Learning Support Assistant

FIRSTGROUP PLC; Cockerham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Vista Benefits platform

Health and insurance discounts

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family growth support

Job summary

Crookhey Hall School, part of Outcomes First Group, is seeking caring staff to support pupils aged 10-17 in a Social and Emotional Mental Health setting. You will assist lessons, promote engagement and independence, and work with teachers and therapists to meet individual needs.

The role requires GCSE English and Maths, resilience, confidentiality, and a driving licence. We offer a supportive, collaborative team and a countryside setting near Cockerham with safeguarding at the heart of our

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent required.
• Driving licence required.
• Caring, patient and genuinely passionate about supporting young people.
• Resilient and able to remain calm and positive when faced with challenges.
• A confident communicator and supportive team player.
• Reliable, professional and able to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons, helping them engage, participate and achieve.
• Support individual learning programmes and specialist approaches.
• Work alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals to meet pupils' needs.
• Observe, record and share information about pupil progress and development.
• Support assessments, target setting, reviews and relevant documentation.
• Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence and life skills.
• Support pupils during activities, mealtimes, recreation and educational visits.
• Contribute to a positive school culture where every achievement matters.

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

• Support pupils in lessons, helping them engage, participate and achieve
• Support individual learning programmes and specialist approaches
• Work alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals to meet pupils' needs
• Observe, record and share information about pupil progress and development
• Support assessments, target setting, reviews and relevant documentation
• Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence and life skills
• Support pupils during activities, mealtimes, recreation and educational visits
• Contribute to a positive school culture where every achievement matters
  You don't need to have worked in a specialist school before. What matters most is your attitude, resilience and commitment to making a difference.
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent required
• Caring, patient and genuinely passionate about supporting young people
• Resilient and able to remain calm and positive when faced with challenges
• A confident communicator and supportive team player
• Reliable, professional and able to maintain confidentiality
• Committed to helping every pupil reach their potential
• Driving licence required
• Crookhey Hall School is a Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) School which caters for boys and girls aged 10 - 17 years of age. We provide young people with an educational experience that will not only extend their academic and vocational social skills and abilities but will also promote personal growth and help to build self-esteem. In this way it is hoped that each individual will aspire to achieve their full potential, eventually leaving school with the determination to make a positive contribution to society in the years to come. Crookhey Hall School has a 15-acre setting in countryside south of Cockerham, near Lancaster. Due to the location, it would be beneficial for candidates to have a driving licence. The aim of the site is to provide enough support to unlock each pupil's potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We provide young people with as much freedom as possible in a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding. Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

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. Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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.