Job Description

Please note we do not accept CV's please find application form and full job description as per link https://activateces.org.uk/vacancies/

Post:

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - PMLD

Location

: Knowsley

Hours:

8:30am - 16:00pm + 7 twilight sessions per year (16:00 - 18:00)

POST :

POST

4 days & 3 Day posts available

Contract

: Term Time - Permanent

Salary:

NMW - 25,740.00 pro rata (depending on qualifications and experience)

Activate is seeking to recruit Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) with experience of supporting individuals with learning difficulties, disabilities, and complex needs. Ideally, candidates will have experience working with young adults aged 19-25 on further education (FE) study programs or have supported individuals in SEN settings within primary or secondary education, or within health and social care environments.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in encouraging learners to actively participate in their education. You should have experience supporting individuals across a range of ability levels, from pre-entry through to Level 1, adapting your approach to meet diverse learning needs.

We are seeking driven and motivated individuals who are passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential. and committed to promoting independence. The role includes supporting students with personal care tasks such as feeding, administering medication, changing, and other aspects of daily living. You will be dedicated to working with young people who have learning and/or physical disabilities, assisting them with a variety of further education (FE) both in the classroom and within community settings.

The role requires confident and capable Learning Support Assistants, ideally with at least one year's experience in further education or social care. A relevant LSA qualification is preferred; however, full training will be provided to work towards a Level 3 LSA Certificate in Special Needs after a successful probationary period.

Activate is a registered charity which was founded in 2005. We deliver personalised educational and vocational programmes for young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities in Knowsley. We have been added to the Section 41 Secretary of State approved providers list.

Our further education programmes for 19-25 year olds with learning difficulties and or disabilities are entirely person centred. We offer a personalised curriculum for each student on program.

Our aim as an organisation is to provide ground breaking education programmes which help young people with disabilities to develop skills in order to build confidence, develop employment skills and encourage independence within the local community.

Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Full , Application Form, Diversity Monitoring Form and Privacy Policy can be downloaded from our website https://activateces.org.uk/vacancies/ Completed application to be submitted to jobs@activateces.org.uk before closing date of

04/08/2025. please note candidates must complete company application form, CV's will not be accepted.

Reference No: LSAJUL25. Please state how may days you are applying for in the reference number section.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21-13.20 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Application question(s):

Are you authorised to work in the United Kingdom Do you live local to Liverpool or in a commutable distance Have you completed our mandatory application form - link found in advert?
Experience:

Special education or care work: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/07/2025
Reference ID: Reference No: LSAJUL25