Learning Support Assistant

TimePlan Education Group; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and welcoming school环境

Excellent SEN training, CPD and career

Strong focus on staff wellbeing

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Job summary

TimePlan Education Group Limited is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to support pupils aged 11–16 with diverse and complex needs in a SEN school near Knutsford, Cheshire.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, implementing EHCP targets, and working closely with teachers and therapists to promote independence and emotional wellbeing. Start September 2026; permanent opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an SEN, specialist education or challenging behaviour setting essential.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group SEN support
• Support students with complex needs and challenging behaviour
• Promote communication, engagement and emotional regulation
• Implement strategies linked to EHCP targets
• Work collaboratively with teaching and therapy teams
• Create a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment
• Support with personal care where required

Skills

SEN experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience and resilience

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (JLTP1208LSAches) Knutsford, England

Salary: GBP19800 - GBP24000 per annum

Learning Support Assistant - SEN School
Location: East Cheshire
Pay: £97.50 per day | Opportunity for a permanent contract
Job Type: Full-Time | Long-Term to Permanent
Start Date: September 2026

New academic year. New opportunity. New you.

Start September 2026 by making a genuine difference in the life of a pupil within a supportive specialist SEN school set in the beautiful Cheshire countryside.

We are seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to support students aged 11-16 with a range of additional and complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), PMLD, communication and sensory needs, and associated neurological conditions.

This is a particularly rewarding opportunity to work closely with a student with an EHCP who displays challenging behaviour. Previous experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour, emotional regulation or complex additional needs is highly desirable. You will need to be patient, resilient, consistent and confident in providing calm, structured support.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside teachers, therapists and SEN professionals to support individual EHCP and learning targets, encourage independence and promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group SEN support
• Support students with complex needs and challenging behaviour
• Promote communication, engagement and emotional regulation
• Implement strategies linked to EHCP targets
• Work collaboratively with teaching and therapy teams
• Create a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment
• Support with personal care where required

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in an SEN, specialist education or challenging behaviour setting essential
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour highly desirable
• Patient, resilient and adaptable
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Passionate about supporting young people to succeed

What’s on Offer:

• Supportive and welcoming school environment
• Excellent SEN training, CPD and career progression
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Long-term and permanent opportunities

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.

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