Inspiring Learning Support Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Job summary

Oakfield House School is seeking a caring Learning Support Assistant to join our specialist team. You will work alongside teachers to deliver a personalised curriculum and provide 1:1 and small group support to autistic students and those with additional learning needs.

In a nurturing environment, you’ll help build confidence, monitor progress, prepare resources and support educational visits. This OFG Education role offers safeguarding and a commitment to student welfare.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade 4/C or above in English and Maths.
• Passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential.
• Patient, compassionate and skilled at building positive relationships.
• Positive, resilient and able to remain calm when faced with challenges.
• Flexible and adaptable, tailoring support to meet individual needs.
• An effective communicator who works well as part of a team.
• Motivated to learn, develop and make a genuine difference every day.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad, engaging and personalised curriculum in partnership with teachers.
• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group learning support to help students access learning.
• Assist in implementing educational and behavioural programmes for diverse needs.
• Encourage students' confidence, independence and positive relationships.
• Monitor and record students' academic, social and emotional progress and share feedback with the team.
• Prepare learning resources and classroom materials to support engaging lessons.
• Promote positive behaviour and a safe, nurturing classroom environment.
• Support educational visits and enrichment activities, and accompany transport when required.

Skills

Passionate about helping students

Patient and compassionate

Calm under pressure

Flexible and adaptable

Effective communicator

Team player

Motivated to learn

Education

GCSE Grade 4/C in English and Maths

Job description

Oakfield House School is seeking a caring Learning Support Assistant to join our specialist team. You will work alongside teachers to deliver a personalised curriculum and provide 1:1 and small group support to autistic students and those with additional learning needs.

In a nurturing environment, you’ll help build confidence, monitor progress, prepare resources and support educational visits. This OFG Education role offers safeguarding and a commitment to student welfare.