Learning Support Assistant

Hillingdon Manor School; Gunnislake; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits (Vista)

Job summary

Copper Fields School in Gunnislake, Cornwall, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide targeted support for pupils with additional needs. You will work with teachers to deliver personalised learning and help students engage, build independence and confidence.

Experience in SEN is welcomed; the role emphasises safeguarding, consistency and nurturing relationships to enable meaningful progress for every learner.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN education preferred.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with young people.
• Calm, resilient under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Committed to safeguarding and wellbeing of students.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group support, helping young people access learning and work towards their individual goals.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging and personalised learning experiences that meet a range of additional needs.
• Build positive and trusting relationships that encourage confidence, participation and independence.
• Support social, emotional and behavioural development using calm, consistent and nurturing approaches.
• Contribute to individual education and support plans, monitoring progress and sharing observations with colleagues.
• Prepare resources and activities that encourage curiosity and engagement.
• Support educational visits, enrichment activities and wider learning opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues while maintaining high standards of safeguarding, wellbeing and positive behaviour.

Skills

SEN understanding

Autism awareness

Patience

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Safeguarding

Job description

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Learning Support Assistant

• Gunnislake
• Permanent

Salary: £22,160.62 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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Job Title:Learning Support Assistant
Location:Copper Fields School, Gunnislake, PL18 9EH
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday 8.30am – 5.00pm | Tuesday to Friday 8.30am – 3.45pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: November 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

Build Trust. Encourage Confidence. Help Young People Discover What They Can Achieve.

At Copper Fields School, we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic and resilient Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team and help young people with additional needs overcome barriers to learning and achieve meaningful progress.

You’ll work closely with teachers and the wider team to provide personalised support, helping young people engage with their education, develop greater independence and build confidence in their own abilities. By understanding individual needs and recognising strengths, you’ll help create a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where every young person has the opportunity to succeed.

We are particularly interested in applications from candidates with experience in SEN, who understand how the right support, consistency and relationships can transform a young person’s experience of education.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide individual and small group support, helping young people access learning and work towards their individual goals
• Work alongside teachers to deliverengaging and personalised learning experiences that meet a range of additional needs
• Build positive and trusting relationships that encourage confidence, participation and independence
• Support social, emotional and behavioural development using calm, consistent and nurturing approaches
• Contribute to individual education and support plans, monitoring progress and sharing observations with colleagues
• Prepare resources and activities that encourage curiosity and engagement
• Support educational visits, enrichment activities and wider learning opportunities
• Work collaboratively with colleagues while maintaining high standards ofsafeguarding, wellbeing and positive behaviour

About You

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about helping young people with additional needs recognise their strengths and achieve their potential.

You’ll be someone who:

• Has a genuine interest in supporting young people withSEN and Autism
• Is patient, compassionate and able to build meaningful relationships
• Can adapt your approach around different needs, abilities and situations
• Remains calm, positive and resilient when situations become challenging
• Communicates effectively and enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team
• Is enthusiastic about learning, developing professionally and sharing ideas
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of every young person

Experience within an SEN educational setting would be particularly welcomed and is highly desirable.

About Us

Copper Fields School is a specialist co-educational school in Gunnislake, Cornwall, supporting students aged 4–16 with autism, communication and language needs, and additional complex needs. In a nurturing and inclusive environment, students receive personalised support to develop academically, socially, and emotionally. Our broad and balanced curriculum, enriched by outdoor learning and local community experiences, fosters independence, confidence, and personal growth. Copper Fields celebrates every individual, empowering students to achieve their best outcomes and prepare for life beyond school.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

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.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. 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.

Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals

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With amazing teams working across our family of brands – Acorn Education, Options Autism, Momenta Connect and Blenheim Schools– we offer a huge range of exciting career opportunities.Take a closer look and discover how fulfilling your career could be.

Meeting the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps.

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We are committed to enabling outstanding futures for all children through a portfolio of inclusive, high-quality independent and international schools.