Learning support assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Waterloo Lodge School, Chorley, Lancashire PR6 7AX

Salary: £23,638 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only

Start date:

September 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

We believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work.

Do you believe every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed? We’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic and resilient Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. This role offers the chance to inspire, encourage and empower young people to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

• Support teachers in delivering a broad, engaging and personalised curriculum.
• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to help pupils access learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Assist in implementing educational and behavioural programmes that meet a range of learning needs.
• Encourage pupils' confidence, independence and positive relationships.
• Monitor and record pupils' academic, social and emotional progress, sharing feedback with the wider team.
• Prepare learning resources and classroom materials to support stimulating lessons and activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and help create a safe, nurturing environment where pupils can flourish.
• Accompany pupils on educational visits and enrichment activities, and occasionally provide transport where required.

• Holds GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential.
• Patient, compassionate and skilled at building positive relationships.
• Positive, resilient and able to remain calm when faced with challenges.
• Flexible and adaptable, tailoring support to meet individual needs.
• An effective communicator who works well as part of a team.
• Motivated to learn, develop and make a genuine difference every day.
• All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, hundreds of UK and international discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme, Critical illness cover, Family Growth Support (enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. We decline sponsorship and are UK only. We seek to maintain a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and statutory requirements.