Learning Support Assistant

Oxford Outcomes; Bonby; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization seeks a passionate Learning Support Assistant to join its team in Barton-upon-Humber. The role involves supporting teachers, working with children with autism, and fostering a positive learning environment. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying benefits like a 4-Day Working Week trial for better work/life balance.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Qualifications

• Ideally has experience in a Special Educational Needs (SEN) setting.
• Calm and engaging under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering creative, individualized learning experiences.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of tailored lessons.
• Promote engagement and learning with individual pupils or small groups.

Skills

Engagement

Resilience

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in Maths and English

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

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: £22,300.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent; Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Barton School is a specialist setting for children and young people with autism, aged 5 to 19. Due to exciting ongoing growth projects, we are expanding our team and are now thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated and close-knit school community.

About The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will support our teachers in delivering creative and individualised learning experiences tailored to the unique educational needs of each pupil. Your work will help maximise every pupil’s progress, confidence, and ability to thrive—both in and out of the classroom.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with varied and complex needs and is looking to start or continue a rewarding career in education. You will be working in a school that fosters a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected, and actively involved in their learning journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with individual pupils or small groups to promote engagement and learning
• Prepare classrooms and materials to meet a range of learning styles
• Assist in the planning and delivery of creative, tailored lessons
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff to support development and well-being
• Support pupils in developing both academic and life skills in a safe, inclusive environment
  
  

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

• Is calm, engaging, and resilient under pressure
• Works well as part of a supportive and collaborative team
• Is motivated to make a real difference in the lives of young people
• Ideally has experience in a Special Educational Needs (SEN) setting or similar environment
• Holds GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in Maths and English
  
  

About Us

Options Barton School provides Specialist Education for pupils of ages 8-19 years with Autism and associated complex needs and behaviours that challenge.

Based in Barton Upon Humber, North Lincolnshire, we are within easy reach of Barton, Scunthorpe, Doncaster, Hull and surrounding towns.

For over 16 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. 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 proud to be certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year in 2024.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Our reward package includes:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support services and health checks
  
  

Additional benefits through Vista platform include:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatments
  
  

We are committed to safeguarding pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

Note: We may close the vacancy early if we receive high interest.

You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, supporting work/life balance through the 4DWW, subject to probation.

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