Job Description

Job Role: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Widnes & surrounding areas
Contract Type: Full-Time/Part-Time (potential for permanent roles) - Day to day, short & Long term placements
Start date: November 2025

Join Tradewind and Support the Next Generation of Learners!

Are you a passionate and committed Learning Support Assistant eager to make a real difference in the classroom? Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking enthusiastic LSA's to join vibrant and supportive primary schools across Widnes & surrounding areas who have a strong background working with SEN students.

Roles & Responsibilities

🧩 Support for Pupils

  • Assist individual pupils or small groups to understand and complete learning activities.
  • Provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs (SEN) or disabilities.
  • Help pupils develop social skills, independence, and confidence.
  • Encourage positive behaviour and help manage challenging behaviour following school policies.
  • Support pupils with personal care, if required.

📚 Support for the Teacher

  • Help prepare classroom materials and resources.
  • Assist with the assessment and recording of pupils' progress.
  • Provide feedback to the teacher on pupils' achievements or difficulties.
  • Help manage classroom routines and maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Supervise pupils during lessons, transitions, or break times when required.

The benefits of registering with Tradewind -

  • Your income matters: we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
  • Your development matters: we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
  • Your flexibility matters: we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
  • Your well-being matters: we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
  • We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer


Join Our Team:


If you are a dedicated educator with a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of children, we invite you to apply for this role.