Learning Support Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Ashburton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Vista Benefits Platform

Health and insurance benefits

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for Fieldstone School in Ashburton. You will support children with SEN, helping them access learning and develop confidence and resilience, working with teachers and therapists.

The role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm, permanent term-time, starting September 2026. Applicants must have GCSEs and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Patient, compassionate and resilient with the ability to build relationships.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to engage pupils creatively.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive learning across a broad curriculum.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils access learning.
• Assist in delivering personalised education, intervention and behaviour support programmes.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to encourage confidence and wellbeing.
• Support pupils to develop social, communication and life skills.
• Prepare learning resources and equipment for high-quality teaching.
• Create an organised, stimulating learning environment.
• Monitor and record pupils' progress in line with school procedures.
• Promote positive behaviour using nurturing approaches.
• Collaborate with teachers and multidisciplinary teams to support pupils.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Passion for SEN

Patience

Resilience

Proactive

Adaptable

Team player

Basic IT

Driving Licence

SEN experience desirable

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Grade 4/C or above)

Job description

Full Job DescriptionAt OFG we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work!
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Fieldstone School, Devon, TQ13 7EP
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

Do you want a career where every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference?At Fieldstone School, we're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and resilient Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team at our Ashburton site. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve outcomes they never thought possible.As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll be much more than classroom support. You'll become a trusted role model, helping pupils develop confidence, independence and resilience while creating a safe, nurturing environment where every learner feels valued and encouraged to succeed.Working alongside teachers, therapists and pastoral colleagues, you'll play a vital role in delivering personalised support that enables every pupil to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support teachers in delivering engaging, creative and inclusive learning across a broad and balanced curriculum.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support, helping pupils access learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Assist in delivering personalised education, intervention and behaviour support programmes.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Support pupils to develop social, communication and life skills alongside their academic learning.
• Prepare learning resources, classroom activities and equipment to support high-quality teaching.
• Help create an organised, stimulating and welcoming learning environment.
• Monitor and record pupils' academic, social and behavioural progress in line with school procedures.
• Promote positive behaviour using consistent, nurturing approaches.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure every pupil receives the support they need.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Is patient, compassionate and resilient, with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Is proactive, adaptable and enjoys finding creative ways to engage pupils.
• Works well as part of a supportive team while also using their own initiative.
• Has basic IT skills and is confident maintaining records where required.
• Holds a full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH or additional needs is desirable but not essential—we're looking for the right values and attitude.

About Us

Fieldstone School is an independent day school supporting some of the most vulnerable young people in society aged 5–16—students who may struggle to access mainstream education for a variety of reasons. These can include behavioural, emotional, or educational challenges, difficulties associated with the autistic spectrum, sensory processing disorders, attachment difficulties, or experiences of trauma.We are committed to ensuring that every student reaches their full potential academically and personally. As a day school, we provide an alternative to residential education, helping students develop independence, social skills, and resilience while remaining in their home environment.Fieldstone School operates in line with Devon County Council’s Section 175 safeguarding requirements, demonstrating our commitment to the safety and welfare of all students.

For more information, please visit www.fieldstoneschool.co.uk.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.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.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. 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

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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.