Learning Support Assistant

OFG Education; Barton-upon-Humber; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Vista Benefits Platform

Job summary

Barton School, part of OFG Education, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support students with confidence building, life skills, and outcomes. You will work within a team of teachers, therapists, and specialists to create a nurturing environment where every student can thrive.

Ideal candidates are passionate about helping young people; previous school experience helps but candidates with care or youth-work backgrounds are also encouraged.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.
• Patience, resilience and a calm, positive approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• A proactive, caring and adaptable attitude.
• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students in the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Building positive relationships that help students feel safe, valued and confident.
• Encouraging engagement in learning and supporting students to achieve their individual goals.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing through consistent support and guidance.
• Working closely with teachers and other professionals to deliver personalised support.
• Celebrating progress, developing independence and helping students build essential life skills.
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

GCSE English (C/4)

GCSE Maths (C/4)

Patience

Resilience

Calm, positive approach

Strong communication

Teamwork

Proactive, caring

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Barton School

• Barton-upon-Humber
• Permanent

Salary: £23,638 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

At OFG Education we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Barton School, Barton-upon-Humber DN18 6DA
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am - 4.00pm
Salary: £23,638 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping students build confidence, develop life skills and achieve outcomes they may never have thought possible. Whether you're supporting learning in the classroom, helping students regulate their emotions, or celebrating a breakthrough moment, your impact will be seen and felt every single day.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and wants a career where no two days are the same. Previous school experience is welcome, but we are equally keen to hear from candidates with experience in care, support work, youth work, coaching, mentoring, residential care or similar people-focused roles.

Working as part of a dedicated team of teachers, therapists and specialist professionals, you'll help create a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where every student can thrive.

What you will be doing

• Supporting students in the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Building positive relationships that help students feel safe, valued and confident.
• Encouraging engagement in learning and supporting students to achieve their individual goals.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing through consistent support and guidance.
• Working closely with teachers and other professionals to deliver personalised support.
• Celebrating progress, developing independence and helping students build essential life skills.
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

What you will bring

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.
• A genuine passion for helping children and young people succeed.
• Patience, resilience and a calm, positive approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• A proactive, caring and adaptable attitude.
• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals is desirable but not essential.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to succeed through truly personalised education.

About the School

Barton School is a specialist school for children and young people with autism, aged 5 to 19. Following extensive development and refurbishment works, we are expanding our team in preparation for our next intake of students. We are thrilled to offer this exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated and close-knit school community. This is a truly rewarding role, where you can make a significant difference to the lives of young people. We value our Learning Support Assistants and the essential support they provide to the children who attend our school.

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students 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 students 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.

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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.

Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals

Salary: Up to £42,500 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.30pm

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