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 (4DWW) 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 4DWW — 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 #teamOFG. 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. About the Role 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. Key Responsibilities 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. Who we’re looking for 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. Qualifications Required GCSEs (or equivalent) in core subjects About us 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 Options Autism? 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 will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.  We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit  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