Learning Support Assistant Early Years - Maternity Cover

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a Learning Support Assistant, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of young learners. This rewarding position allows you to engage directly with pupils, helping them navigate their education while fostering their emotional and physical development. You will prepare learning materials, manage classroom activities, and ensure a safe, supportive environment for all. With a strong commitment to safeguarding and a focus on individual growth, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable children. Enjoy a competitive benefits package that prioritizes your wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support Services

Physical Health Checks

Discount Options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and grade C or above in English required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Help pupils learn through fun activities and manage daily schedules.
• Support pupils' emotional and physical needs in a safe environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Organizational Skills

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

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Learning Support Assistant Early Years - Maternity Cover, Preston

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Client:

Oakfield House School

Location:

Preston, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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12

Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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About the role

Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupil’s lives. Join an amazing team making our schools and classrooms supportive, enriching places where vulnerable pupils and young people achieve far more than they ever expected.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils and young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys.

You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with plenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world.

Responsibilities

• Helping pupils learn through fun and educational activities.
• Managing a daily schedule that includes activities, toilet breaks, lunch, and rest time.
• Feeding, toilet training and changing pupils
• To follow the principles of safeguarding to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils.
• Ensure that each pupil’s cognitive, social, and emotional needs are met.
• To ensure the education environment, is a safe place for pupils, that equipment is safe, high standards of hygiene are always adhered to.
• To foster pupil’s growth, self-esteem, and independence

Qualifications required

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and grade C or above in English or equivalent

About Us

Oakfield House School is an outstanding Primary School for autistic pupils and those associated with Autism/Learning or Complex Communication and Behaviour needs. The school has a strong and committed leadership team. Our school is a country house built in the 1880's, set in eight acres of beautiful parkland.

We cater for 45 boys and girls aged between 4 – 12 years old and we have been judged as Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.

The Site is situated in Salwick near Preston and are within commutable distance from Preston, Blackpool, Chorley, Leyland and surrounding areas.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

Why join Options Autism?

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.