Learning Support Assistant - Secondary School

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 succeedPrevious 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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed