Learning Support Assistant

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4

DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4

DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #team

OFG.

Job Title:
Learning Support Assistant
Location:
Waterloo Lodge School, Chorley, Lancashire PR6 7AX

Salary: £23,638.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Contract:
Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
December 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive and close‑knit team at Waterloo Lodge School, located in Chorley.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pupils, helping to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

You will provide tailored support to individuals and small groups, ensuring that every pupil has the opportunity to thrive both academically and socially. From preparing resources to supporting lessons, and even joining pupils on educational visits, every day will bring variety and the chance to contribute to meaningful progress.

• Support teachers by working with individual pupils and small groups across a broad and balanced curriculum.
• Help implement individual educational and behavioural programmes, tailored to pupils’ needs.
• Record and monitor educational, social, and behavioural progress within agreed frameworks.
• Prepare and organise materials and equipment to support learning activities.
• Promote social and emotional development, encouraging self‑esteem and positive relationships.
• Accompany pupils on external educational visits and occasionally provide transport when required.

We are looking for someone enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to supporting pupils to reach their full potential. You’ll be a great communicator, enjoy working as part of a team, and bring patience and positivity to every challenge.

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in core subjects

Waterloo Lodge is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 11 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them academically and socially, to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants…