Learning Support Assistant

Oxford Outcomes; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school for children with autism is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help promote engagement and learning amongst students. The role involves preparing classrooms, planning creative lessons, and supporting academic and life skills development. Ideal candidates should possess GCSEs in Maths and English and ideally have experience in a Special Educational Needs setting. The position is based in Barton-upon-Humber and offers a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Access to mental health support services

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Must be calm, engaging, and resilient under pressure.
• Experience in a Special Educational Needs (SEN) setting is ideally required.

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.
• Support pupils in developing both academic and life skills.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Engaging

Resilient

Collaborative teamwork

Motivated to help young people

Experience in SEN setting

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Barton School is a specialist setting for children and young people with autism, aged 5 to 19. The school is expanding its team and offers a Learning Support Assistant role within Outcomes First Group. Location: Barton-upon-Humber DN18 6DA. Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm. Start: September 2025. UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. The school is part of Outcomes First Group and focuses on safeguarding, pupil wellbeing, and enabling learning and development.

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

Who We’re Looking For

• 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

About Us

Options Barton School provides Specialist Education for pupils aged 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. For over 16 years Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. In 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a “Great Place to Work” for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day knowing your role will have a significant positive impact on lives. 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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support services and physical health checks

We also offer a Market-leading Benefit Offering Through Vista, a flexible benefits platform, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options valid 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 paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 4DWW (4 Day Working Week) is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All stages of the recruitment process are subject to safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements.