Inclusion Learning Support Assistant
Rainhill High School, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 6NY12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 December 2025 at 9am
Date listed
19 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday - Friday 30 hrs per week Term Time only + 5 Inset days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,583 - £25,989 FTE
Actual salary
- £17,762 - £18,044 actual pa
Pay scale
- NJC SCP 5-6 Conditions of Service term Time Only + 5 Inset days/twilights
What skills and experience we're looking for
Inspire & Excel at Rainhill High
Are you interested in a career where no two days are the same?
We are looking to recruit an Inclusion Learning Support Assistant at Rainhill high School as soon as possible to work with pupils who are accessing our ARC Inclusion Centre.
Pupils supported in the centre have a wide range of barriers including low attendance, escalated behaviours, undiagnosed SEND, awaiting specialist provision.
You will work alongside the Inclusion Centre Manager and will have a crucial role to play in making our school a safe and happy place for every single one of our pupils that you help to support.
It is not essential to have worked in a school setting, however previous experience of working with challenging behaviours in children and young people is essential, as is a desire to want to make a difference.
Embracing our school values of ‘Learn, Think, Contribute, Care’, you will inspire our young people to enjoy and achieve; to reach heights that they never thought possible.
Why Join Us?
- Permanent, full-time role
- ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated school (2023) – Part of Stephenson MAT
- Supportive environment – Reduced workload, tech investment & career development
- Excellent partnerships – Hope University, Ambition Institute, Rainbow Teaching School Hub and more
Purpose of the Post
Under the Inclusion Manager’s clear guidance, in respect of their work with individuals or small groups, to support the education, personal and social development of pupils who are supported in the school inclusion centre. This includes those with low attendance, escalated behaviour, undiagnosed special educational needs and those awaiting specialist provision to establish positive relationships with the pupils and assist them in completing structured learning activities. The role would be to ensure pupils remain on task and report progress to the teacher.
In addition to the following duties, the postholder may be required to undertake any of the duties normally associated with a lower graded Teaching Assistant post
Specific Responsibilities Support for Pupils
Under the clear guidance of the Inclusion Centre teacher to assist in the implementation of structured learning activities and to assist individual/group of pupils to complete tasks;
1. To undertake activities to assist in monitoring the personal social and emotional needs of pupils.
2. To develop positive relationships with pupils to assist pupil progress and attainment.
3. To assist in the devising of pupil's individual targets and their monitoring and review.
4. Support a particular pupil as part of a planned inclusion programme.
5. To assist in the development of varying skills that support learning.
6. Promote self-esteem, independence and resilience for learning.
7. Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher.
8. Provide welfare support in line with the school’s behavioural/safeguarding and SEN policies
Support for the Teacher
1. To assist the Inclusion Centre Manager to engage pupils through a creative and innovative curriculum.
2. Able to deliver interventions to meet the specific needs of individual children and small groups.
3. To assist in the monitoring/recording of pupil progress and developmental needs.
4. Support the delivery of differentiated learning styles, by the class teacher’ for pupils in the class.
5. To assist in the production of learning resources.
6. To undertake routine classroom administrative tasks including the maintenance of records.
7. To assist in pupil supervision and assist in the management of pupil behaviour.
8. To provide information to the class teacher to assist in the planning of work programmes.
9. To liaise with the school's nominated person in respect of pupil absence.
10. Administer routine tests, assist in the invigilation of exams and undertake routine marking of pupils work under the direction of a classroom teacher.
Support for the School
1. To assist in providing an atmosphere in which effective learning can take place.
2. To support the promotion of positive relationships with parents, carers and outside agencies and to work within school policies and procedures.
3. To take care for their own and other people's health and safety.
4. To be aware of the confidential nature of issues related to home/pupil/teacher/school work.
5. Be aware of, and support, difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
6. To assist with the supervision of pupils out of directed lesson time, including before and after school if appropriate and within working hours.
7. Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
Support for the Curriculum
1. Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/learning programmes, taking into consideration pupil learning styles.
2. Undertake literacy/numeracy programmes, record achievements and progress and providing appropriate reports and feedback for the teacher.
3. Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use;
4. Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use.
What the school offers its staff
Our School’s mission is 'In Pursuit of Excellence’ in everything that we do and our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our students receive a first class education that enables them to take their place in society confidently.
We are a popular and high achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a very strong reputation locally and significantly over subscribed.
Further information about the job
Knowledge and Experience
Experience of working with young people of all ages
Ability to operate at a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 2 standard
Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people
Experience of working in a school or other learning environment
Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
Experience of supporting pupils with SEND, particularly SEMH
Awareness of the barriers that students face in mainstream education
Experience of working with confidential information
Awareness of current issues in the Education sector
Qualifications and Training
Good standard of education- Minimum of GCSE or equivalent grade 4/5 (C grade) in English and Maths
NVQ level 2 or above qualification - appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
Commitment to undertake in- service development
Good numeracy and literacy skills
Willingness to undertake first aid training
Skills and Abilities
Ability to supervise and assist pupils
Good communication skills at all levels
Excellent time management, planning and organisational skills
Ability to work independently to organise own workload
Ability to make effective use of ICT systems
Good team player
Flexible approach
Good Behaviour Management
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace
Commitment to safeguarding
Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Rainhill High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1810 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Rainhill High School website
- Email address
- jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01744677205
11-18 Mixed Comprehensive 1534 on roll
Rainhill High School is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form centre located in Rainhill, Merseyside, England.
The school converted to an academy under Rainhill Learning Village in March 2017.
More recently, the school has become part of the Stephenson MAT and was graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2023. The Academy is working hard to make a difference to staff workloads by investing time, technology, and support to make Rainhill High School and Rainhill Sixth an attractive place to work.
Our vision is one of excellence for everyone, pupils and staff. We believe that by working together we can make a positive difference to children’s lives.
Stephenson Trust is currently a single school in a multi academy trust. We have several external partners, including Hope University, Ambition Institute, SSAT, Rainbow teaching school hub and the educational endowment fund. We are now seeking to expand in the next couple of years with those who share our desire to provide an excellent education
Arranging a visit to Rainhill High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk.
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