Job Description

The Youth Education Service are working in partnership with an Alternative Provision in Wavertree who are recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant. The school provide a short stay provision to pupils for 12 weeks before they then re-integrate back into mainstream education. The school are seeking to appoint a dedicated and hardworking Support Assistant and are

able to offer Teacher training

for those who are keen to pursue a career as a

Teacher

. They are located in Liverpool with good access to the city centre and local train stations. The academy hosts excellent facilities and a broad curriculum. a wealth of additional space and facilities to expand and broaden the curriculum offer to include science teaching in a specialist lab, an IT suite, a gymnasium, specialist Food Technology and Art and Design rooms, a family dining area, as well as dedicated therapy rooms.

Key Benefits

10 week Temp to Perm

offer through The Youth Education Service before moving onto a permanent contract which gives you the opportunity to get a full understanding of the school before committing to a permanent contract immediately Flexible working opportunities Exceptional CPD offer Generous benefits package Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme

Ability to undertake Teacher Training

The successful candidate will:

Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons Promote pupils' independence, self-esteem and social inclusion Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement

You must have:

GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and maths or willingness to obtain Experience working in a coaching environment or other educational setting Experience supporting children / young people Good literacy and numeracy skills Good organisational skills Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs Excellent verbal communication skills Active listening skills The ability to remain calm in stressful situations Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
Start Date: September 2025

The Youth Education Service (TYES) is committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The Youth Education Service is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

Join us at TYES and help transform the future of education!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm

Pay: 90.00-105.00 per day

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Experience:

SEN: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Enhanced DBS on the update service (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TAsep