Job Description

Learning Support Assistant - Full-time Term Time only 37 hours per week

CV's will not accepted and you must complete an application form from the School website.

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Merchant Taylors' School. You will be someone who is motivated by helping others, patient and resilient. The post is term time only, 37 hours per week and offered on a permanent basis.

You will be required to teach 1:1 and small groups of up to 10 pupils, and support the Head of Learning Support, Teachers and Senior Leadership Team. You will be responsible for providing essential support to our pupils with learning difficulties, behavioural, social and physical disabilities. You will build positive relationships with pupils to promote interaction and a constructive learning environment to support their learning needs. The position requires work to be carried outside of the classroom environment and you will have the opportunity to assist in the planning and delivery of lessons in a very creative and positive setting.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school website for more information about our thriving school, which offers an exceptionally rich curriculum and strong sense of community www.merchanttaylors.com

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

The provision of a safe environment in which children and young people feel heard

Being aware of the indicators of abuse and neglect

Ensuring vigilance in recognising changes in behaviour or mood

Reporting safeguarding concerns in line with the School's Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Policy

Attending Safeguarding training and updates as requested by the School

The duties of this role meet the definition of regulated activity relevant to children and an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list is appropriate.

School Safeguarding Statement

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

For further details and to apply, please visit www.merchanttaylors.com/join-our-team/support-staff-vacancies

Candidates should submit an application form via email to recruitment@merchanttaylors.com or alternatively post to Human Resources Department, Merchant Taylors' School, Liverpool Road, Crosby, Liverpool L23 0QP.

Closing date: Wednesday 17th September 2025 at midday, however, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Gym membership On-site parking
Work Location: In person