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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: November 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 students 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 student 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 students access learning and achieve their individual goals.Assist in implementing educational and behavioural programmes that meet a range of learning needs.Encourage students' confidence, independence and positive relationships.Monitor and record students' 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 students can flourish.Accompany students on educational visits and enrichment activities, and occasionally provide transport where required. What you will bring
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. About Us
Waterloo Lodge School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged 11 to 17, catering primarily for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), many of whom may also have additional complex needs. We support students from Lancashire and the surrounding areas.
Our dedicated team works collaboratively to provide a safe, supportive and structured learning environment that enables every student to achieve their full potential. We are committed to nurturing each young person’s individual strengths and aspirations, supporting their independence, social and personal development.
We pride ourselves on helping students build confidence, resilience and independence, encouraging them to take pride in their achievements and to develop the skills they need for the next stage of their education and future life. Socially, we support our students to develop a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live and to participate in it with confidence and respect.
At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.
We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place students 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 students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase contributions“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checksFlexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: Health, wellbeing and insurance benefitsHundreds of UK and international discountsCycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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.
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