Learner Support Assistant

Acorn Care and Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A care and education provider is seeking a dedicated Learner Support Assistant in Birmingham. This position focuses on providing high-quality support for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. Responsibilities include assisting with development, tracking progress, and delivering engaging learning activities. Applicants should have prior care experience and training in manual handling. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

"Your Wellbeing Matters" mental health support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Family Growth Support benefits

Responsibilities

• Support and promote the development of Service Users.
• Assist the Hub Manager in delivering engaging sessions.
• Provide feedback to inform assessments and support plans.
• Deliver tailored support on a 1:1 and group basis.
• Organise resources to create stimulating learning environments.
• Ensure equipment is well-maintained and report issues.

Skills

Previous care experience

Training in manual handling

Ability to safely administer medication

Knowledge of equality and diversity practices

Job description

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing the things you love! Care First are recruiting for a Learner Support Assistant to join their team and truly make a difference.

Job Title: Learner Support Assistant
Location: Care First - Pheasey, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 7HL
Salary: £18,947.50 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 27.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 9:30am to 3:30pm
Contract: Permanent | 52 weeks per year
Start: January 2026
Applicants: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, behavioural support requirements, complex health conditions, physical disabilities and/or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). As a Learner Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing high‑quality, person‑centred care and educational support that helps each individual achieve their potential. Working within our ‘Skills Tank’ provision, you will deliver meaningful, fun, and engaging learning activities that encourage independence, growth, and confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and promote the development of Service Users, meeting a wide range of educational, care, and social needs.
• Actively assist the Hub Manager in delivering engaging sessions and activities, ensuring progress is tracked on daily systems.
• Provide clear and accurate feedback to inform assessments, support plans, behaviour plans, and learning outcomes.
• Deliver tailored support on both a 1:1 and group basis, encouraging independence and participation.
• Organise resources, displays, and Service User groupings to create stimulating learning environments.
• Ensure equipment is well‑maintained and report any issues promptly.

Qualifications Required

• Previous care experience
• Training in manual handling
• Ability to safely administer medication
• Knowledge of equality and diversity practices

Why join us?

At Care First, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing, inclusive, and supportive environment where both our learners and our staff can thrive. You’ll have the chance to make a genuine difference every day, while also benefiting from ongoing training and development opportunities to grow your own career.

For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A market‑leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.