Learning Support Assistant (SEND Focus)


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Liverpool, L19 5NS
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	30 Aug 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience working with children in a school or educational setting (experience supporting

pupils with SEND is highly desirable).

• Strong communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills.

• High expectations for pupil achievement, inclusion, and behavior.

• Confidence supporting learning in English and maths.

• Flexibility, resilience, and a patient, positive attitude.

• A commitment to the values, vision, and ethos of Garston CE Primary School and the Trust.

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming school culture built on shared values and respect

• Well-behaved, enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn

• A supportive and collaborative staff team

• Access to trust-wide CPD and staff wellbeing support

• A place where all team members are valued and empowered

Further details about the role

The successful candidate will work alongside teachers and the wider school team to support teaching

and learning across Key Stage 2. A core focus of this role will involve providing tailored learning and

pastoral support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), delivering

high-quality interventions to ensure they thrive.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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