St. Vincent's School
A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs
Vacancies
Learning Support Assistant (St Vincent's School for the Sensory Impaired and Other Needs)
This vacancy information can also be found on the School Improvement Liverpool Website. Click the link below.
https://sil-ltd.co.uk/vacancy/973
Role Information
Job Title
Learning Support Assistant
Job Type
Learning Support
Grade
CBI pay scale
Actual Salary Range
£20,102.04
Contract Type
Fixed term
Contract Term
Full time
Closing Date
Friday, January 30th, 2026
About the Role
To provide support in and out of the classroom to aid in the individual development of pupils under the direction of the Learning Support Manager and class teacher, as appropriate.
Duties:
• At the direction of the Learning Support Manager, you will provide an appropriate level of support to the class group/individual pupils to whom you are allocated to assist in their learning.
• At the direction of the Learning Support Manager/Class teacher, you will assist in the modification and differentiation of work for pupils, organisation of classroom equipment/resources and the development of teaching materials.
• Attend any professional development activities as identified by the Learning Support Manager.
• Plan and prepare for the delivery of support to pupils as directed by the Learning Support Manager/Class teacher.
• To be aware of and work effectively within the school’s own policies and procedures
• Record the progress of the pupil with reference to specified learning targets and provide regular feedback on this to the classroom teacher and others as required.
• Develop an understanding of the specific needs of pupils, establishing a supportive relationship that provides support whilst encouraging independence.
• Provide effective learning support for pupils, in order that they may have access to, the broad, balanced relevant and differentiated curriculum provided.
• To maintain an awareness of the wider statutory framework within which the school operates.
• To behave professionally at all times and maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ensure security and safety of the children and young people within the school.
• Be aware of and respond appropriately and professionally to the needs of the children and young people’s – physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, social, and cultural development.
• Such other duties that the principal may from time to time ask the post holder to perform.
Personal Qualities
Evidences of effective interpersonal relations with children and adults.
Ability to consult effectively with other colleagues and of engaging them in individual pupil's learning programmes.
Communicate effectively and collaborate with teaching and other specialist staff both orally and in writing
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues on individual and group needs.
Ability to meet deadlines, achieve targets and monitor progress on set tasks.
Ability to act as a role model for pupils and other staff.
How to Apply
Please email hannahw@stvin.com for an application pack.