Learning Support Assistant; initially UKS

Learning Support Assistant (initially UKS2) (Pinehurst Primary School (Cheshire Academies Trust)) Employer Information

Employer Pinehurst Primary School (Cheshire Academies Trust) Address Pinehurst Avenue
Anfield
Liverpool
L4 7UF
Website

Pinehurst Primary School is a two form entry school with Nursery provision for 2 and 3 year olds in the heart of Anfield.

Our vision and values are 'Experience, Excel and Enjoy' and these underpin our work.

The Headteacher and Local Governing Body of Pinehurst Primary School wish to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to join our committed team.

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, creative and highly motivated individual with a proven track record of being an excellent Learning Support Assistant to work with our Head Teacher and our committed team.

Job Title Learning Support Assistant (initially UKS2) Job Type Teaching & Learning Job Phase N/A Location Liverpool

Grade Grade 2 SCP 3 - 5 Actual Salary Information Pro rata 32.5 hrs per week Term Time only 39 weeks Actual Salary Range Grade 2 SCP 3-5 Salary £25,614 - £26,427 PRO RATA Contract Type Permanent Contract Term Part time, Term time only Start Date Monday, October 12th, 2026 Closing Date Monday, September 28th, 2026

The Headteacher and Local Governing Body of Pinehurst Primary School wish to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to join our committed team.

The role will require the individual to provide flexible support over time across the school in EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

For this role experience of working with pupils in Key Stage 2, including those with SEND needs is desirable. Experience of teaching phonics through the Read Write Inc programme and Maths through ‘Maths No problem’ would also be desirable. This role would be initially based in UKS2 and Year 5 although flexible support is required across the school in the future.

Knowledge of:

• How children develop
• How to support children in literacy and numeracy
• Supporting children with Special Educational Needs
• How children learn and how to motivate them

The ability to:

• Work with an individual or a group
• Reinforce teaching points during teacher input
• Clear up misunderstandings and sort out misconceptions
• Teach new concepts as agreed with the class teacher
• Model acceptable behaviour
• Extend children’s thinking skills
• Assess children’s understanding of text and reading skills
• Assess children’s understanding of maths concepts
• Discuss with children their understanding of learning objectives
  
  Suggest ways of developing learning
• Encourage good social skills
• Liaise with the SENCO and outside agencies
• Take an active involvement in planning

A person who:

• Has a calm approach
• Maintains confidentiality
• Has a good sense of humour
• Has an empathetic nature
• Is enthusiastic
• Has the ability to adapt to a variety of situations
• Demonstrates initiative in the class room
• Works well as part of a team

The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all people regardless of their sex, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our school community places the highest priority on keeping our children safe. Applicants for the post will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes and satisfactory pre-employment checks, including online searches, and references.