Learning Support Assistant

Job Title

Learning Support Assistant

Location

Waterloo Lodge School, Chorley, Lancashire PR6 7AX

Hours

40 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm

Salary

£23,638 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract

Permanent | Term Time Only

Start Date

September 2026

Eligibility

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available.

About the Role

At Waterloo Lodge School, we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic and resilient Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. This role is an opportunity to inspire, encourage and empower young people to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Hold 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.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters – mental health support and physical health checks
• 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, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

Compliance

All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

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