4 jobs in Sefton Sixth

Hugh Baird College is seeking a Work Placement Co-ordinator/Assessor for its Childcare team at the Hugh Baird College Main Campus in Liverpool. The role is part-time and permanent, coordinating and assessing placements across Level 2, 3 and T Level programmes.

You will shape the next generation of early years professionals through hands-on teaching, mentoring and placement coordination while contributing to a dynamic, collaborative learning environment on campus.

Learner Support Assistant

Application Deadline: 20 August 2026

Department: Transitions Hub

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Transitions Hub

Reporting To: Jenny Quinn

Compensation: £24,341 / year

Learner Support Assistant

Transition Hub & Balliol– Hugh Baird College

Permanent Term Time Only

£24,340.96 Full‑Time Equivalent, pro rata according to hours and weeks worked. Plus potential bolt‑on payments for further skills and qualifications.

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Access to Medicash and a wide range of staff benefits.

Due to continued growth, we are expanding our Learner Support team across both our Transition Hub and Main Site. While all roles focus on supporting learners with SEND, the nature of the support differs depending on the setting.

You will support learners with more complex needs in a highly specialist environment, including:

• Supporting learners throughout the college day, including breaks and enrichment
• Promoting independence, confidence, and social development
• Supporting health, wellbeing, and where required personal care needs
• Working as part of a close multidisciplinary team

You will work across curriculum areas providing primarily classroom‑based support, including:

• Supporting learners to access lessons and understand course content
• Delivering 1:1 and small group academic support
• Working closely with teaching staff to support progress and achievement
• Promoting independence within a classroom environment

• Transition Hub (36 weeks, term time only)
• Main Site / Curriculum Areas (34 weeks, term time only)

There are opportunities at each site, with different working patterns and hours available.

Please clearly state within your application: which setting you would prefer (Transition Hub or Main Site), or if you are happy to be considered for all available roles.

Interested candidates are advised to apply early, as the vacancy will close once the right candidate is found.

• Provide high‑quality academic and/or vocational support, enabling learners with SEND to access the curriculum and achieve their individual targets
• Support learners to develop independence, confidence, and effective study skills, both in and beyond the classroom
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to adapt learning materials and implement strategies to meet individual learner needs
• Support learners during Maths and English sessions (Entry Level to GCSE) and assist with assessments and exams where required
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and inclusion through the use of appropriate, individualised support strategies
• Support learners during unstructured times such as breaks, lunches, enrichment activities, and (where required) off‑site visits, encouraging social interaction and wellbeing
• Contribute to the implementation and review of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
• Where required by the role, support learners with health, personal care and mobility needs, including the safe use of specialist equipment
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding, health & safety, and learner progress tracking

• Experience of working with individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in an educational or similar setting
• Experience of supporting learners with a range of needs; experience of Autism (ASC), SEMH, or more complex needs is particularly valuable for roles within the Transition Hub
• A strong understanding of the challenges faced by learners with additional needs and how to support them effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive, professional relationships with learners, colleagues, and wider teams
• A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to supporting young people with differing needs and abilities
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a dynamic environment
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and contribute to learner progress tracking

Please see the person specification for the full criteria.

• Generous holiday allowance – up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.
• Flexible working options depending on the business need.
• Medicash – health plans designed to look after you and your family.
• Pension scheme – teachers' or the local government pension schemes, depending on your role.
• Professional development – formal and informal opportunities.
• Industrial Commercial Updates – 35 hours per year to choose a commercial operation to visit.
• Reward and recognition – ‘Get Recognised’ employee reward scheme and annual staff celebration event.
• Lifestyle fitness gym – discounted access to fully‑equipped modern on‑campus gym.
• Health and wellbeing – staff groups such as yoga, walking, meditation; mental health support and cycle to work scheme.
• Travel – discounted rail, bus travel, interest‑free season ticket loans, and free on‑campus parking.
• Retail discounts – cashback and discounts at well‑known retailers.
• Blue Light Card – eligible to apply for exclusive discounts.

Hugh Baird College in Liverpool is inviting applications for a Learner Support Assistant. This permanent, part-time role supports learners with SEND across our Transition Hub and Main Site, with term-time only schedules and pro rata pay.

You will assist with 1:1 and small group support, help learners access lessons, promote independence and wellbeing, and work within a multidisciplinary team to implement EHCPs and ILPs. Flexible patterns available.