Learning Support Assistant
Oakhill School and Nursery
Lancashire
- £19,000 - £20,000 per year
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- Salary dependent on relevant qualifications and experience.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2026
- Apply by:
- 31 August 2026
Job overview
We are looking recruiting learning support assistant to join our team that supports pupils with EHC plans. We are looking for a flexible individual who is willing to work across age ranges and within a range of specific needs. The ability to deliver educational and therapy programmes and work collaboratively to complete Individual assessment for School Support Plans and EHC reviews is required. Specific training will be given to help you support the pupils in your care.
The post is 5 days a week.
Oakhill School Whalley, an Independent Catholic Co-educational Day school in the Ribble Valley, is looking for a term time only Learning Support Assistant. We offer an excellent working environment.
Completed application forms should be sent in as soon as possible and prospective candidates of interest will be contacted to arrange a suitable time for interview.
Oakhill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be expected to produce evidence for an enhanced DBS check.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Attached documents
About Oakhill School and Nursery
- Oakhill School and Nursery
- Wiswell Lane, Whalley
- Lancashire
- BB7 9AF
- United Kingdom
Oakhill School and Nursery is a mixed, mainstream, Roman Catholic, all-through independent school in Lancashire. Located in Whalley, near Clitheroe, the school caters to pupils aged 1-16, of which there are approximately 300.
Founded in 1978, Oakhill School and Nursery began as an independent Roman Catholic day senior school. A nursery was opened in the early 1990s and the preparatory school followed in 2003. There is a leisure centre, sports hall and fitness suite on the site which is used by the public as well as the pupils and staff The school’s proprietor is Oakhill College (Whalley) Ltd, and there is an advisory governing body chaired by the chairman of the company.
Principal
Jane Buttery
Vision and values
Oakhill School and Nursery's motto is "Faith stronger than the oak". The school values respect, honesty and a good sense of humour. Staff work to celebrate every member of the school’s community and believe every pupil has the right, and the ability, to reach their full potential. They also strive to provide a caring, safe environment and to instil a love of learning in each and every student.
The school provides a broad and varied curriculum. It provides lots of one-on-one support as classes are small in size and there is only one class in each year group. Core subjects, especially literacy and numeracy, are emphasised. There is a vast array of extra-curricular activities, from sports and music to the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme and Outdoor Activities Club.
ISI report
“The pupils’ achievements and learning are good; standards of attainment have improved in recent years and they are outstanding in EYFS. From the EYFS onwards, pupils are successful in their learning and personal development, and they become articulate and confident learners. The school fully meets its aim to provide a happy, safe and stimulating education within a family environment in which pupils are challenged to achieve. Pupils make good progress as they develop positive attitudes, being eager to learn and displaying excellent levels of concentration.”
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