Learning Support Assistant - Secondary School (Ages 11-16)
Start Date: September 2026 or sooner
Location: Wirral
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Duration: Long-term opportunity with potential to become permanent
Tradewind Recruitment are working in partnership with a welcoming secondary school in the Wirral area to recruit a Learning Support Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to play a key role in supporting students both academically and socially throughout their secondary education.
The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to help students access learning, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes in the classroom.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Experience working with children or young people in a school, coaching, mentoring, care, youth work, or community setting
- A positive, proactive, and nurturing approach
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to support students with varying learning needs and abilities
- A commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment
- A genuine interest in helping young people succeed
Previous experience supporting students with SEND, SEMH, or behavioural needs would be advantageous but is not essential.
The School Offers:
- A supportive and collaborative staff team
- A positive and inclusive school culture
- Opportunities to develop skills and gain valuable classroom experience
- Ongoing training and professional development
- The chance to make a meaningful difference to students' educational journeys
Why Work Through Tradewind?
- Competitive daily rates of pay, paid weekly via PAYE
- Liverpool's most recommended education agency, with over 700 5-star Google reviews
- Free access to high-quality CPD through our partnership with The National College
- Ongoing support from a dedicated team of experienced secondary education consultants
- Access to a wide network of schools across Liverpool, Wirral, Sefton, Knowsley, and St Helens
- Opportunities for long-term, short-term, and permanent positions
Apply Now
If you're passionate about supporting young people and would like to join a thriving secondary school, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply Now or send your CV to discuss this opportunity further.
Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
