Learning Support Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Bolton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme with options to improve

Wellbeing support and health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support (maternity/pat)

Job summary

Waterloo Lodge School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a dedicated team, supporting pupils with autism and other needs. You will help deliver a personalised curriculum, assist with behavioural programmes and build supportive relationships to enable each pupil to thrive.

Join a nurturing independent school that values resilience, teamwork and the ability to adapt to individual learning goals. You will contribute to a safe, engaging environment and participate in enrichment

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• A passion for supporting children and young people to reach their potential.
• Patient, compassionate and skilled at building positive relationships.
• Positive, resilient and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable, tailoring support to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering a broad, engaging curriculum.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to help pupils access learning.
• Assist with educational and behavioural programmes for diverse needs.
• Encourage pupil confidence, independence and positive relationships.
• Monitor and record progress, sharing feedback with the team.
• Prepare learning resources and classroom materials for lessons.
• Promote positive behaviour and a safe learning environment.
• Accompany pupils on educational visits and enrichment activities.

Skills

GCSE English & Maths

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

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.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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 the School

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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

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.