Learning Support Assistant

Vision For Education Ltd.; Wigan; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision For Education Ltd. in Wigan is seeking an SEN Learning Support Assistant to help children and young people with Autism and complex needs.

This full-time, temporary role starts in November 2026 and pays £475–£500 per week PAYE. You will work with a small class delivering 1:1 and small group support to develop communication, independence and confidence in learning, in a nurturing, inclusive SEN school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people or vulnerable adults.
• Strong understanding of Autism and learning difficulties, including behaviour regulation and sensory needs.
• Patient, resilient, adaptable, and confident in a specialist school setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored 1:1 support for individuals.
• Provide small group assistance to promote communication and independence.
• Support pupil progress in a calm, structured environment.

Skills

Experience supporting children or

Autism & learning difficulties

Patience & resilience

Job description

Make a difference every day as an SEN Learning Support Assistant, supporting children and young adults with Autism and complex needs to learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing, inclusive school based in Wigan Starting in November.

Learning Support Assistant (full-time, temporary)
Wigan
£475 - 500 per week PAYE (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)
Start date: November 2026

The School & the Role

Change lives. Build a career. Feel proud of the work you do.

This specialist SEN school in Wigan supports children with Autism (ASC) and Moderate Learning Difficulties, creating a calm, structured environment where every pupil is known, supported, and valued.

We’re recruiting a Learning Support Assistant who is genuinely committed to special education. You’ll work with a small class, delivering tailored 1:1 and group support, helping pupils develop communication, independence, and confidence in learning in this term-time only role.

You’ll join a warm, experienced SEN team, benefit from excellent facilities, and gain meaningful experience in a school that prioritises staff support and pupil progress.

• Have previous experience supporting children or young people or vulnerable adults
• Have a strong understanding of Autism and learning difficulties, including behaviour regulation and sensory needs.
• Are patient, resilient, and adaptable, and confident working in a specialist school setting.
• Hold the right to work in the UK and can provide two references, including one recent reference from education or care.

What we offer

As a Learning Support Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.