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

Vista Flexible Benefits

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Copper Fields School in Gunnislake is seeking a caring Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN/ASC, help with personalised learning, and foster confidence and independence. The role is 37.5 hours per week, permanent, term-time only, starting October 2026.

This is a rewarding post where you contribute to safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with SEN/ASC is desirable.
• Flexible, caring and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to help pupils access learning.
• Deliver engaging, personalised learning experiences that meet a range of needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage confidence and participation.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and behavioural development using nurturing approaches.
• Help prepare stimulating classrooms, resources and activities that inspire curiosity and engagement.
• Contribute to the implementation and review of individual education and support plans.
• Monitor progress and share observations to help shape outcomes for pupils.
• Support educational visits and wider learning opportunities.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive behaviour at all times.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support a strong team culture.

Skills

SEN experience

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

We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge!

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: October 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

Do you believe that every child deserves the opportunity to flourish? Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers, discover their strengths and celebrate their achievements?

At Copper Fields School, we're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and resilientLearning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of pupils with additional needs by helping them build confidence, develop independence and achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.

Working alongside experienced teachers and a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll play a vital role in creating a nurturing, engaging and inspiring learning environment where every pupil feels safe, valued and understood.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to help pupils access learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging, personalised learning experiences that meet a range of additional needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage confidence, participation and self-belief.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and behavioural development using consistent and nurturing approaches.
• Help prepare stimulating classrooms, resources and activities that inspire curiosity and engagement.
• Contribute to the implementation and review of individual education and support plans.
• Monitor progress and share observations to help shape the best outcomes for every pupil.
• Support educational visits, enrichment activities and wider learning opportunities.
• Promote high standards of safeguarding, wellbeing and positive behaviour at all times.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, sharing ideas and contributing to a supportive team culture.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of pupils with SEN and ASC.
• Patient, compassionate and able to build meaningful relationships with young people.
• A team player who communicates effectively and enjoys working collaboratively.
• Flexible, creative and able to adapt their approach to meet individual needs.
• Resilient, positive and calm when faced with challenges.
• Eager to learn, develop professionally and embrace new opportunities.
• Motivated by seeing children and young people thrive and achieve beyond expectations.

Experience working in an SEN educational setting is desirable, but not essential. If you have the right values, enthusiasm and commitment, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

Copper Fields School is a specialist co-educational school in Gunnislake, Cornwall, supporting pupils aged 4–16 with autism, communication and language needs, and additional complex needs. In a nurturing and inclusive environment, pupils 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 pupils 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 pupils 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 pupils 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

Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm - term time only

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 16:30pm

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.

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

Supporting autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way.

At Momenta Connect we support young people to overcome barriers and engage with education.

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