Learning support assistant

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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: September 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role Do you believe every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed? Are you passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve more than they ever thought possible?At Waterloo Lodge School, we're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and resilient Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is more than just a support role—it's an opportunity to inspire, encourage and empower young people to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.Working alongside experienced teachers and a supportive staff team, you'll help create a nurturing, engaging and inclusive learning environment where every pupil feels valued, understood and capable of success.What you will be doing

• 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.

What you will bring

• We're looking for someone who is:
• 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.

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. Why Join Us? We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1

• 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, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support