Behaviour Support Assistant needed in the Sefton Area

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant Location: Liverpool Start Date: immediate Salary: £95 - £115 per day Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs? Do…

Pay rate £95 – £115/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 8 September 2026

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Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Liverpool

Start Date: immediate

Salary: £95 - £115 per day

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs?

Do you have the resilience and confidence to manage challenging behaviour while building positive relationships?

Are you looking for a long-term Learning Support Assistant role with the opportunity to secure a permanent position?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist alternative provision based in the Liverpool area. The setting provides a supportive and nurturing learning environment for pupils aged 11-16 who require additional support to re-engage with education, placing a strong emphasis on positive relationships, inclusion, personal development and helping every student achieve their potential.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Learning Support Assistant on a long-term basis from September, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right Learning Support Assistant. The successful Learning Support Assistant will work closely with pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, supporting both their learning and emotional wellbeing while confidently managing challenging behaviour and promoting positive outcomes.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs
• Proven experience managing challenging behaviour in an education or care setting
• A calm, patient and resilient approach to behaviour management
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider staff team
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to reach their full potential

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Learning Support Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

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