Learning Support Assistant
Location: St Helens
Start date: January 2027
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Setting: Catholic primary school
Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a welcoming Catholic primary school in the Newton Le Willows area. The position will begin in January 2027 and offers the opportunity to become a consistent member of one school community.
You will work alongside class teachers, Teaching Assistants and the SENCO to help pupils access learning, develop confidence and become more independent.
This role offers:
- A consistent position within one primary school
- Support from experienced teachers and school leaders
- Clear guidance around pupils' individual needs
- Opportunities to develop your SEND and intervention experience
- Collaboration with the class teacher and wider support team
- Access to professional development through Teaching Personnel
- Regular consultant support throughout the placement
- The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with pupils
- Experience that could support future progression into HLTA, teaching or specialist SEND roles
- The chance to contribute to the wider life of a Catholic school community
Depending on the needs of the school, you may:
- Support pupils within the classroom
- Work with individuals and small groups
- Reinforce learning in reading, phonics, writing and mathematics
- Break instructions into clear, manageable stages
- Prepare resources and adapted activities
- Support pupils with SEND or communication needs
- Deliver targeted interventions under teacher guidance
- Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation
- Help pupils develop confidence and independence
- Support transitions between lessons and activities
- Provide feedback to the class teacher and SENCO
- Contribute to trips, clubs and wider school activities
What the School Is Looking For
You should be:
- Patient, positive and dependable
- Comfortable supporting primary-aged children
- Able to build professional and trusting relationships
- Confident following teacher and SENCO guidance
- Willing to support pupils with different abilities and needs
- Consistent when reinforcing routines and expectations
- Comfortable working as part of a close staff team
- Committed to safeguarding and inclusive education
- Reliable and able to commit from January 2027
A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification would be beneficial, but applicants with relevant experience in schools, nurseries, SEND, youth work, children's care or support services may also be considered.
Experience supporting autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH or pupils with EHCPs would be particularly useful.
This makes the role suitable for an experienced Teaching Assistant seeking greater stability, or someone with relevant child-based experience who wants to build a long-term career in primary education.
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Learning Support Assistant in Newton-le-Willows employer: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering educators and supporting their professional growth. With a strong commitment to safeguarding and a nurturing work culture, we offer competitive pay, free CPD training, and a dedicated consultant for guidance throughout your journey. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with additional needs in the vibrant Salford area.
