Learning Support Assistant

TimePlan Education; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in East Cheshire. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to students aged 11-16 with complex needs, including ASC, PMLD and sensory/communication needs, in a warm, village-like countryside setting.

The role involves personal care, daily living routines, promoting communication and independence, and supporting EHCP targets.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Patience and empathy

Communication with students

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification desirable

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: November 2026

Make a Difference in a Truly Special Setting

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant or Support Worker looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day?

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

• 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

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.