Learning Support Assistant

Timeplan Education Group; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Countryside setting

Specialist facilities

Supportive team

SEN training & CPD

Career progression

Permanent contract potential

Job summary

TimePlan Education Group Limited is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work with students aged 11-16 in a specialist SEN setting in East Cheshire. You will provide individual and small-group support, assist with personal care where required and help students achieve EHCP targets in a warm, village-like countryside environment.

The role involves working closely with teachers, therapists and support staff to foster communication, independence and positive behaviour, with long-term

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN, specialist education, care or challenging behaviour setting is essential.
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification desirable.
• Confident providing personal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual needs.
• Support students with complex needs and challenging behaviour.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene and daily living routines.
• Encourage communication, independence and emotional regulation.
• Support EHCP targets and learning goals.
• Use consistent, patient approaches to promote positive behaviour.
• Contribute to a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Communication

Patience

Collaboration

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Location: East Cheshire, Cheshire Countryside
Pay: 97.50 per day Opportunity for a Permanent Contract
Job Type: Full-Time Long-Term to Permanent
Start Date: December 2026

Make a Difference in a Truly Special Setting

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant or Support Worker searching for an opportunity where you can make a genuine difference at a school that will make you feel right at home?

This welcoming specialist SEN school set in the beautiful Cheshire countryside are searching for an engaging, patience and proactive Learning Support Assistant.

With fantastic resources and a unique setting that feels like a mini village, this is a wonderful environment in which to support young people and become part of a close-knit, cohesive team.

You will support students aged 11-16 with a range of complex needs, including Autism (ASC), PMLD, sensory and communication needs, and associated neurological conditions. The role includes personal care, so confidence supporting students with intimate care and daily living needs is essential.

The Role

Working closely with teachers, therapists and fellow support staff, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual needs.
• Support students with complex needs and challenging behaviour.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene and daily living routines where required.
• Encourage communication, independence and emotional regulation.
• Support individual EHCP targets and learning goals.
• Use consistent, patient approaches to promote positive behaviour.
• Contribute to a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment.

About You

• Previous experience in an SEN, specialist education, care or challenging behaviour setting is essential.
• Confident and respectful when providing personal care.
• Patient, resilient, adaptable and compassionate.
• A strong relationship builder who enjoys collaborating with colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification desirable.

What's on Offer?

• A beautiful countryside setting with a distinctive, village-like atmosphere.
• Excellent specialist facilities and resources.
• A welcoming, cohesive and supportive team.
• SEN training, CPD and opportunities for career progression.
• Long-term stability with the possibility of a permanent contract.

TimePlan Education Group Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.