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Learning Assistant - Makaton Qualified

United Kingdom, Knowsley Employment contract 22195.90 - 24412.20 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 28, 2026
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The College is currently seeking to recruit a permanent Learning Assistant to join our Learner Support team at St. Helens College and Knowsley Community College. This role is based at Knowsley Community College, Stockbridge Lane and requires the ability to support a range of educational needs both in and out of the classroom, for our students. Applications from enthusiastic, conscientious, and personable individuals, who are learner focused, and have experience of supporting learners with additional needs (SEN) are welcome.

Job Responsibility

  • Supporting a student with Makaton
  • Implement specialist support for individuals as per their Support Plan
  • Enable students to overcome barriers to learning by employing appropriate teaching and learning strategies
  • Monitor the effectiveness of specialist support and feedback to the Learner Support Manager
  • Assist with the physical and emotional needs of students and to manage changing behaviours of students, with vocational tutors
  • Encourage independence whenever possible, e.g., giving choices and prompting
  • Monitor progress in lessons and record Support Logs for individual students on ProMonitor

Requirements

  • Minimum Math and English GCSE grade 5 or equivalent
  • Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (Learning Assistant)
  • Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Makaton

What we offer

  • Positive and enjoyable working environment
  • Working 36 hours a week term time only
  • Permanent/Term-Time Only contract
  • Contributory pension scheme with an excellent employer contribution: Merseyside Pension Scheme – 20.10%
  • Death in Service benefits
  • Free on-site parking
  • 10% discounts at all College Catering outlets and subsidised Starbucks
  • 15% off meals in our Colours restaurant on Thursday and Friday evenings
  • 15% off treatments in our College Hair & Beauty Salons
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discount Scheme
  • Well-being events and access to a well-being portal
  • CPD
  • Opportunities for career development within the team and wider college
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