Learning Support Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Cannock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent specialist school as a Learning Support Assistant. Support teachers in delivering creative educational experiences for pupils with varied needs. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a 4-Day Working Week trial, enhancing work-life balance.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Health checks

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Fertility treatment support

Qualifications

• Experience in an SEN/ASC environment is desirable but not essential.
• Calm, engaging, resilient, team-oriented qualities are important.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering tailored educational experiences.
• Work with individual and small groups to foster learning.
• Prepare classrooms and materials for effective teaching.

Skills

Resilience

Support Skills

Motivation

Education

GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English

Job description

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).

This trial, if successful, will be rolled out across the Group, making this an exciting time to join #teamOFG.

Position Details

• 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
• Eligibility: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Learning Support Assistants to join our close-knit team. Your role will involve supporting teachers in delivering creative, tailored educational experiences to pupils with varied and complex needs, aiming to maximize their achievement and development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to start or continue their careers in education, motivated to inspire and support pupils. You will work with individual and small groups, prepare classrooms and materials, and foster positive relationships to promote learning and interaction.

Experience in an SEN/ASC environment is desirable but not essential; qualities such as excellent support skills, resilience, and motivation are equally important. This role is suitable for individuals from customer-facing industries seeking meaningful work that makes a real difference.

Qualifications required include GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English. Candidates should 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 achieve positive outcomes for pupils who often arrive with challenging views of education and life.

This role is based 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, setting new standards in the sector with measurable outcomes. In 2024, we were recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Benefits

We offer an exceptional rewards package, including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with contribution options
• Access to mental health support and health checks

And through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, you can select 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 treatment support

Most importantly, your work will have a meaningful impact on pupils’ lives, contributing to building their futures.

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 a high volume of applications.

*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.