Learning Support Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Cycle to work

Maternity/Paternity leave

Job summary

Parkside House School, part of Outcomes First Group, is an SEMH Independent Special School with sites in Backworth and Ashington. We are seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team and help pupils flourish, build confidence and reach their personal best.

You will provide tailored one-to-one and small group support, foster positive relationships, support lessons, promote inclusive learning, and help safeguard pupils in a caring, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs is a plus.
• Willingness to work across sites Backworth and Ashington.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support to build pupils' confidence and independence.
• Develop positive relationships that nurture personal, social and emotional growth.
• Assist teachers to deliver engaging lessons and adapt activities to individual needs.
• Create a welcoming, structured and inclusive learning environment.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies to keep pupils safe.

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Autism support

Empathy

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

At Parkside House School, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to flourish, to discover their strengths, grow in confidence and feel proud of who they are. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team, where every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference. In this role, you will support pupils with additional needs to engage with learning, overcome challenges and achieve their personal best. Working closely with teachers and tutors, you'll provide tailored support, nurture positive relationships and help create a classroom environment where every child feels valued, understood and inspired. Each day brings new opportunities to spark curiosity, celebrate progress and support pupils to grow in independence, resilience and confidence.

What You’ll Do

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support to build pupils' confidence and independence
• Develop positive, trusting relationships that nurture personal, social and emotional growth
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging lessons and adapt activities to meet individual needs
• Help create a welcoming, structured and inclusive learning environment
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies to ensure every pupil remains safe and supported

What We’re Looking For

• Is compassionate, patient and enthusiastic about supporting young people
• Thrives in a collaborative, team-focused environment
• Has an interest in working with pupils with Autism or additional learning needs
• Holds GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Holds a full UK driving licence (this role may involve supporting across both our Backworth and Ashington sites)

If you are committed to helping young people achieve more than they ever thought possible, we would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Parkside House School, an SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Independent Special School with sites in Backworth and Ashington. We provide specialist teaching, small class sizes, bespoke timetables, and a nurturing, friendly environment for pupils aged KS2 Year 6-KS5. Our school supports students with SEMH needs and associated learning difficulties, including autism, ADHD, attachment disorders, and oppositional defiance disorder. Pupils thrive academically, socially, and personally, guided by a passionate, experienced team dedicated to unlocking their potential. 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.

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