Learning Support Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Grimsby is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to help create tailored learning experiences for pupils with unique needs. The ideal candidate is calm, resilient, and passionate about making a difference. Benefits include life assurance, a pension scheme, and participation in a 4-Day Working Week Trial.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support services

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Supported paid fertility treatment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in educational or similar settings is advantageous.
• Ability to engage and support pupils with varied needs.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils or small groups to promote engagement.
• Prepare classrooms to cater to different learning styles.
• Assist in planning and delivering creative lessons.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Motivated to support young people

Experience in SEN settings

Education

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

Job description

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

Requirements:

• 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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

About Us:

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.

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.

Benefits:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support

We believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first. We're proud to be taking part in a 4-Day Working Week Trial, meaning you could work one day less a week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your Full time pay.