Learning Support Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent specialist school as a Learning Support Assistant in Burton upon Trent. Support teachers in delivering tailored lessons, work with pupils with varied needs, and enjoy a 4-Day Working Week trial for improved work-life balance. Be part of a dedicated team committed to pupil welfare and innovative education.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Health checks

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Fertility support

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting teachers and delivering creative lessons.
• Ability to work with individual and small groups of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering lessons tailored to pupils' needs.
• Build positive relationships to promote interaction and learning.

Skills

Support skills

Motivation

Team-oriented

Education

GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English

Job description

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Learning Support Assistant, Burton upon Trent

Client: Outcomes First Group

Location: Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

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 #teamOFG

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

Salary: £20,906.25 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.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our close-knit team at Longdon Hall School, part of Acorn Education.

About the Role

We are looking for experienced Learning Support Assistants to join our team. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will support our teachers in delivering creative lessons tailored to pupils' educational needs, maximizing achievement, and supporting development.

This role is ideal for those looking to start or continue a career in education and motivated to inspire pupils with varied and complex needs. You will work in a school with a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected, and involved in decisions.

We value quality and are seeking a Learning Support Assistant who can work with individual and small groups of pupils, prepare classrooms and materials, and build positive relationships to promote interaction and learning. Support skills and motivation are key, even if previous experience in SEN/ASC is limited.

Applicants should be educated to GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English, be calm, engaging, resilient, team-oriented, and genuinely 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 together to ensure positive 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, we are a leading provider of specialist education committed to innovative approaches and measurable outcomes. In 2024, we were recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Your health and wellbeing are important, and we offer an exceptional rewards package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
• Access to mental health support services and health checks

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to choose from benefits such as:

• 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 fertility support

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

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive high interest.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, providing more personal time. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.