Learning Support Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading specialist education provider as a Learning Support Assistant at Longdon Hall School. Support teachers and inspire pupils with varied needs in a rewarding role. Enjoy a 4-day working week trial and an exceptional rewards package.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional increased contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in an SEN/ASC environment is desirable.
• Support skills and personal qualities are important.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering creative lessons.
• Work with individual and small groups of pupils.
• Prepare classrooms and materials.

Skills

Resilience

Team-oriented

Motivation

Education

GCSE grade C or above in Maths

GCSE grade C or above in English

Job description

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.

Role: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Longdon Hall School, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS15 4PT

Salary: GBP20,906.25 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

We are looking for experienced Learning Support Assistants to join our team at Longdon Hall School, part of Acorn Education. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will support teachers in delivering creative lessons tailored to pupils' educational needs, maximizing achievement and development.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to start or continue a career in Education, motivated to inspire pupils with varied and complex needs. Your work will be challenging yet rewarding, within a school committed to safeguarding, where pupils are listened to, respected, and involved in decision-making.

You will work with individual and small groups of pupils, prepare classrooms and materials, and foster positive relationships to promote interaction and learning. Experience in an SEN/ASC environment is desirable, but support skills, motivation, resilience, and personal qualities are equally important.

Applicants should be educated to GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English, and be calm, engaging, resilient, team-oriented, and motivated to help pupils reach their potential.

About Us

Longdon Hall School is an independent specialist day school for pupils aged 7 to 18 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our dedicated team works to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive with challenging views of education and life.

This opportunity is in Lichfield, within commuting distance of Cannock, Burton upon Trent, and surrounding areas.

Part of Outcomes First Group, Acorn Education is the UK's leading provider of specialist education, leading sector innovation to deliver measurable outcomes. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, and you will receive an exceptional rewards package, including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions