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Primary SEND Learning Support Assistant (EYFS)

Maharishi Free School, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JJ

This job expired on 31 October 2025 – see similar jobs

• 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

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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).

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

_SEND LSA reception 2025 Job Description & Person Specification (1).pdf - 209 KB (opens in new tab)

SEND LSA EYFS - September 2025.pdf - 175 KB (opens in new tab)

About Maharishi Free School

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• 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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/maharishi-free-school

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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