Primary SEND Learning Support Assistant (EYFS)
Maharishi Free School, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JJ31 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
31 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: Part-Time: 32.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri inclusive, 8:45am-3:45pm (incl. a 30 minute unpaid lunch break) Term-time only plus 5 INSET days
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,925
Actual salary
- £17,875
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience supporting children, ideally with SEND or disabilities
Understanding of child development and inclusive teaching practices
Good ICT skills to support learning GCSEs in English & Maths (or willingness to complete functional skills)
NVQ2 or equivalent in a relevant area (desirable)
First aid (desirable)
Patient, empathetic, flexible, and proactive
Positive, “can-do” attitude
Team player with strong communication skills
Keen to develop professionally in SEND, ASD, or learning disabilities
What the school offers its staff
At Maharishi School, we provide a nurturing environment where every child can reach their potential. With our Consciousness-based Education ethos, including Transcendental Meditation, you’ll be part of a supportive, innovative community making a real difference in children’s lives.
Further information about the job
We’re looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our EYFS team! You’ll support children with complex needs—often 1:1 or 1:2—helping them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
If you’re passionate about supporting children with SEND and share our values, we’d love to hear from you.
Commitment to safeguarding
Maharishi School is committed to enthusing and supporting all our students and puts a great deal of time and effort into supporting their development and wellbeing.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
Applying for the job
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About Maharishi Free School
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 16
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 224 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Maharishi Free School website
- Email address
- enquiries@maharishischool.com
- Phone number
- 01695 729912
Maharishi School is a wonderful place to be and as a Free School is able to innovate and be creative in the way it operates. The school combines a dynamic learning and working environment with a harmonious atmosphere through the uniquely effective system of Consciousness-based Education (CbE).
CbE includes pupils and staff practising Transcendental Meditation (TM). More than 200 published scientific studies show that the experience of restful alertness during TM brings balance to the whole physiology, supporting well-being, and systematically develops both creativity and intelligence.
Maharishi School is an all-through, one form entry school, with pupils from ages 4 to 16.
Arranging a visit to Maharishi Free School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@maharishischool.com.
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