Learning Support Assistant - Level 1

Birkdale High School, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3DT

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time: 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796 - £25,185 pro rata
• Pay scale: scp 3-4

What skills and experience we're looking for

Understanding of basic technology

To have high expectations of all pupils; respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and commitment to raising their educational achievements

Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration, and demonstrate concern for their development as learners

Demonstrate and promote the positive values, attitudes and behaviour from pupils with whom they work

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and carry out their role effectively, knowing when to seek help and advice

Ability to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers, recognising their role in pupils’ learning

What the school offers its staff

You would be joining the Southport Learning Trust, a family of nine schools which includes six secondary schools, two primary schools and a special school in the locality where you would gain support from a wider group of senior leaders. Schools in our Trust include Birkdale High School, Bedford Primary School, Greenbank High School, Kew Woods Primary School, Maghull High School, Meols Cop High School, Range High School and Stanley High School. Being part of a Trust would give you the opportunity to share and be involved in developing practice across multiple schools. You would benefit from an excellent Employee Assistance Programme and a commitment to your well-being and professional development.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment Pack LSA Level 1 (1).pdf - 4.33 MB (opens in new tab)

About Birkdale High School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 923 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Birkdale High School website
• Email address: recruitment@birkdalehigh.co.uk
• Phone number: 01704577253
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/birkdale-high-school-southport

Birkdale High School is a popular and successful all-boys 11-16 comprehensive Academy with an excellent reputation, outstanding pastoral care and academic results consistently above the national average for boys.

Arranging a visit to Birkdale High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@birkdalehigh.co.uk.

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