1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Cockerham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Discounts

Critical illness cover

Job summary

Outcomes First Group’s Crookhey Hall School is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to provide consistent, personalised support to a student. You will help overcome barriers, build confidence and enable participation in classroom and outdoor activities.

You will work with teachers and therapists, adapt your approach to individual needs, and contribute to a safe, supportive environment that fosters wellbeing and learning progress.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Helping a student access learning and engage positively in education.
• Building a trusting and supportive relationship that promotes confidence and self-esteem.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing, social development and positive behaviour.
• Adapting your approach to meet individual communication and learning needs.
• Encouraging independence, resilience and life skills.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and the wider school team to deliver personalised support plans.
• Monitoring progress and celebrating achievements, no matter how small.
• Supporting participation in enrichment activities, outdoor learning and educational visits.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

At Crookhey Hall School, we believe the right support can transform a young person's future. We're looking for a dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to provide consistent, personalised support to a student, helping them overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve success both in and out of the classroom. This isn't just another support role. It's an opportunity to become one of the most important people in a student's educational journey. As their trusted adult, you'll build a strong, positive relationship that helps them feel safe, understood and ready to learn. Every day will bring opportunities to celebrate progress, encourage independence and make a genuine difference to their confidence, wellbeing and future outcomes. Whether you're supporting learning in the classroom, helping develop social skills, encouraging emotional regulation or participating in outdoor activities and educational visits, you'll play a vital role in helping one young person thrive.

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Helping a student access learning and engage positively in education.
• Building a trusting and supportive relationship that promotes confidence and self-esteem.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing, social development and positive behaviour.
• Adapting your approach to meet individual communication and learning needs.
• Encouraging independence, resilience and life skills.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and the wider school team to deliver personalised support plans.
• Monitoring progress and celebrating achievements, no matter how small.
• Supporting participation in enrichment activities, outdoor learning and educational visits. What matters most is your ability to build meaningful relationships and your passion for helping young people succeed.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• A Full UK Driving Licence.
• A patient, caring and resilient approach.
• The ability to build positive, professional relationships with young people.
• Confidence to remain calm and consistent during challenging situations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliability, professionalism and a commitment to safeguarding.
• A genuine desire to make a lasting difference in a young person's life.
• Crookhey Hall School is a Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) School which caters for boys and girls aged 10 - 17 years of age. We provide young people with an educational experience that will not only extend their academic and vocational social skills and abilities but will also promote personal growth and help to build self-esteem. In this way it is hoped that each individual will aspire to achieve their full potential, eventually leaving school with the determination to make a positive contribution to society in the years to come.
• All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support