Job Description

1:1 Learning Support Assistant – Primary School (Birkenhead - Wirral)

Support Two Wonderful Pupils With Individual Needs

TalentBoard is seeking a patient, nurturing and resilient 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to support two pupils in a local primary school. Each child has unique strengths and challenges, and this role is ideal for someone who can provide calm, consistent guidance while building strong, positive relationships.

If you can stay steady under pressure and bring warmth to every interaction, you may be exactly who these boys need.

About the Role

You will provide individualised 1:1 support for two boys in Key Stage 1 and 2, ensuring they feel safe, regulated and supported throughout the school day.

Pupil 1 – Year 5 (ADHD, Behavioural Needs) - Supported in the AM

This pupil is bright, expressive and very vocal. He has a diagnosis of ADHD and can display challenging behaviour.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting him through high-energy and dysregulated periods, especially first thing in the morning
• Responding calmly to provocative, insulting or offensive language
• Preventing escalation when he seeks reactions from staff or peers
• Managing potential conflict with other children, using de-escalation strategies
• Setting firm, consistent boundaries while remaining warm and supportive
• Offering engagement and helping him transition into learning

This Child responds best to adults who are confident, emotionally resilient, and steady in their approach.

Pupil 2 – Year 2 (Sensory + Engagement Needs, KS1) - Supported in the PM

This pupil is gentle and affectionate but needs support with staying on track and completing his work.

Your support will involve:

• Offering appropriate sensory comfort while maintaining clear boundaries
• Encouraging focus, as he is prone to work avoidance and distraction
• Providing gentle reminders, simple structure and consistent routine
• Keeping him engaged and motivated through patient redirection
• Promoting independence and confidence in small steps

He works extremely well with adults who are kind, predictable and softly encouraging.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from backgrounds including:

• Classroom support, tutoring or teaching assistant roles
• Youth work, mentoring or behaviour support
• Care, residential support or social care
• Mental health, counselling or wellbeing roles
• Coaching or voluntary work with children or vulnerable groups

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• Calm, patient and unshakeably consistent
• Skilled at managing challenging behaviour without reacting emotionally
• Able to adapt your approach to two very different children
• Warm, nurturing and able to build trust quickly
• Passionate about helping children thrive through tailored support

An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) is essential.

Why Join TalentBoard? xbpsjku

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Flexible working options
• Free access to CPD courses
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to grow your SEND skillset across local schools

Apply Today

If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference to two pupils who need the right person beside them, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and availability.