Level 4 Learning Support Assistant in Liverpool

Level 4 Learning Support Assistant (Fazakerley Primary School)

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, highly skilled and reliable Level 4 Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team at Fazakerley Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and committed practitioner who is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will play an important role across the whole school, providing high-quality support through class cover, small-group interventions and 1:1 support, while contributing positively to teaching, learning, behaviour and the wider life of the school.

Role Information

Job Title Level 4 Learning Support Assistant Job Type Teaching & Learning Job Phase Primary Location Liverpool

Grade Grade 4, Points 9 - 17 Actual Salary Information 35 hours, Term Time Only Actual Salary Range £26,024 - £29,623 Contract Type Fixed term Contract Term Full time, Term time only Closing Date Monday, October 12th, 2026

About the Role

The role will involve working flexibly across Nursery to Year 6, supporting pupils with a range of learning needs and abilities. You will be confident working independently and as part of a team, adapting your approach to meet individual needs and helping pupils to develop their confidence, independence, resilience and enjoyment of learning. You will also be required to provide class cover when required, ensuring that pupils continue to receive engaging, purposeful and well‑organised learning experiences. This could involve planning, teaching and assessing.

Fazakerley Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school situated in Fazakerley, Liverpool, serving children from Nursery through to Year 6. At Fazakerley Primary School, we believe that every child is unique and precious and strives to ensure that every child has a truly positive experience during their time at school. We are committed to creating an environment where children feel safe, valued, supported and inspired to achieve their full potential.

Our school places a strong emphasis on wellbeing, resilience, ambition, independence and respect. We want our pupils to become confident lifelong learners who are prepared for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life. We work closely with parents, carers and families and value the contribution that everyone in our school community makes.

As a Level 4 Learning Support Assistant, you will make an important contribution to this ethos. You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to support pupils' learning and development, deliver targeted interventions, provide individualised support and promote positive behaviour and relationships. You will be expected to use your knowledge, skills and experience to help remove barriers to learning and ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to succeed. You could be expected to provide PPA cover for teachers as well as unplanned cover throughout school.

Our curriculum is designed to engage and inspire children, while giving them opportunities to experience the rich culture and wider world around them. We promote tolerance, open‑mindedness, acceptance and respect, alongside high expectations for learning and behaviour. Our Learning Support Assistants play an integral role in bringing these values to life, helping pupils to develop academically, socially and emotionally.

The importance Fazakerley Primary School places on positive relationships and behaviour was recognised by Ofsted during its most recent inspection in May 2025. Ofsted judged Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development to be Outstanding, noting that "pupils' conduct is exemplary" and that older pupils are excellent role models for younger children.

We are proud of our positive school culture and are looking for a Level 4 Learning Support Assistant who will share our commitment to ensuring that every child is safe, happy, included and able to achieve their full potential.

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who is confident, adaptable and passionate about making a difference. Whether supporting a child on a 1:1 basis, delivering a targeted intervention with a small group, working alongside a class teacher or providing class cover, you will be an important member of our team and will help ensure that every pupil receives the support, challenge and encouragement they need to thrive.

Personal Qualities

Knowledge of:

• How children develop
• How to support children in English and Maths
• Supporting children with Special Educational Needs
• How children learn and how to motivate them

The ability to:

• Work with an individual or a group
• Reinforce teaching points during teacher input
• Clear up misunderstandings and sort out misconceptions
• Teach new concepts as agreed with the class teacher
• Model acceptable behaviour
• Extend children’s thinking skills
• Assess children’s understanding of text and reading skills
• Assess children’s understanding of maths concepts
• Discuss with children their understanding of learning objectives
• Suggest ways of developing learning
• Encourage good social skills
• Liaise with the SENDCO and outside agencies
• Take an active involvement in planning and deliver high quality lessons

A person who :

• Has a calm approach
• Maintains confidentiality
• Has a good sense of humour
• Has an empathetic nature
• Is enthusiastic
• Has the ability to adapt to a variety of situations
• Demonstrates initiative in the class room
• Works well as part of a team

Application Information

Closing Date Monday, October 12th, 2026 Closing Time 09:30am

Interview Date Monday, October 19th, 2026

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