Learning Support Assistant

Beech Hall School Ltd; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Beech Hall School Ltd in Cheshire is seeking a caring Learning Support Assistant to join our Enhanced Learning Team. You will support students with SEND, including Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia, helping them build confidence and independence.

Working with teachers, the SENDCo, parents and external professionals, you will deliver targeted in-class and small-group support, maintaining profiles and records to track progress and promote a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Mathematics required.
• Strong understanding that positive relationships help students succeed.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to motivate, encourage, and inspire students.
• Good ICT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• NVQ3 or equivalent or years of relevant experience desirable
• First Aid qualification desirable or willingness to obtain
• Understanding of SEN provisions and developments desirable

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with SEND in classroom and targeted interventions.
• Acting as key worker for identified students, tracking progress and providing support.
• Delivering small group and one-to-one programmes as directed by the SENDCo.
• Creating and maintaining student profiles, learning resources, and support plans.
• Working with teachers, parents, and external agencies to secure outcomes.
• Supporting students' social, emotional, and pastoral development.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to review meetings.
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Motivation

Positive relationships

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSE English & Maths

NVQ3 or equivalent/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

First Aid

Job description

Empowering Every Learner, Inspiring Every Day

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Beech Hall School, Beech Hall Drive, Cheshire, SK10 2EG
Salary: To be discussed, dependent on experience Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: ASAP

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the School – Beech Hall School

Set within a beautiful 16-acre site on the edge of the Peak District, Beech Hall School is a thriving independent school for children aged 6 months to 18 years. With small class sizes, high expectations and a personalised approach to learning, we empower every student to achieve their full potential.

Part of Outcomes First Group, we combine academic excellence with a rich range of sporting, creative and personal development opportunities, ensuring every child can thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

Guided by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity and Ambition, we are proud to foster an inclusive, supportive community where students and colleagues are encouraged to believe in themselves, embrace opportunities and become the very best version of themselves.

Role Purpose

Beech Hall School is seeking a caring and dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our Enhanced Learning Team. You'll support students with a range of SEND needs, including Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia, helping them build confidence, independence and achieve success.

More than a classroom support role, this position is about developing trusted relationships, empowering students to thrive, and providing personalised support that makes a lasting difference.

As an LSA, you'll work closely with teachers, the SENDCo, parents and external professionals to deliver targeted support in the classroom, in small groups and on a one-to-one basis, helping students achieve their full potential.

What you will be doing

• Supporting students with SEND both in the classroom and through targeted interventions.
• Acting as a key worker for identified students, helping to track progress and provide consistent support.
• Delivering small group and one-to-one programmes as directed by the SENDCo.
• Creating and maintaining student profiles, learning resources, and support plans.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external agencies to secure the best outcomes.
• Supporting students' social, emotional, and pastoral development.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to review meetings where required.
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment for all students.

What you will bring

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics required
• A strong understanding of how positive relationships can help students succeed.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to motivate, encourage, and inspire students.

Good ICT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• Relevant NVQ3 or equivalent or a number of years of relevant experience desirable
• First Aid qualification or willingness to take such a qualification desriable
• Understanding of the current provision for children with special educational needs and current
  developments in SEN desirable

About Blenheim

Blenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high-quality independent schools committed to enabling outstanding futures for every student. Our ethos centres on truly understanding each child, their talents, character and aspirations by providing a personalised, ambitious education that helps every child to thrive.

We deliver a broad, enriching curriculum supported by tailored teaching and exceptional pastoral care. We celebrate individuality, nurture confidence and champion every learner so they can discover their strengths and achieve their potential.

Joining Blenheim Schools means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community that values creativity, inclusion and professional growth. Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to transform lives and by a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for students and families.

We are proud to be part of Outcomes First Group, which in 2025 was officially certified as a Great Place to Work® for the sixth consecutive year.

To be discussed, dependent on experience