Learning Support Assistant

OFG Education; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options toincrease

“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental and

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support including leave

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for Crookhey Hall School in Lancaster. You will support students in learning, build strong relationships, and work with teachers to deliver personalised programmes.

The role emphasizes patience, resilience, and the ability to adapt to individual student needs. Join a team focused on empowering young people to overcome barriers, develop life skills, and achieve outcomes.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent required.
• Caring, patient and positive approach to supporting young people.
• The resilience to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Reliability, professionalism and confidentiality awareness.
• Willingness to learn, develop and adapt approach to individual needs.
• Genuine commitment to helping every student reach potential.
• Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students in class, in small groups and 1:1 to help achieve goals.
• Building positive relationships to help students feel safe and ready to learn.
• Delivering personalised support and learning programmes with teachers.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and communication skills.
• Providing calm, consistent support during challenging moments.
• Supporting educational visits and enrichment activities.
• Celebrating progress and creating a positive learning environment.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Patience

Resilience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English & Maths or equivalent

Job description

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Learning Support Assistant

Crookhey Hall School

• Lancaster
• Permanent

Salary: £22,160.62 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

At OFG Education we believe in creating a better work life balance.

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Crookhey Hall, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0HA
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4pm
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

At Crookhey Hall School , we're looking for a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to help students overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve outcomes they never thought possible.

This isn't just a classroom-based role. It's an opportunity to become a trusted adult in a young person's life, someone who provides encouragement, stability and support when it's needed most.

Every day is different. You might be helping a student engage in learning, supporting them through a challenging moment, developing life skills, or celebrating a breakthrough that others may have thought impossible. The progress may be big or small, but every step forward matters.

If you're patient, resilient, and passionate about making a genuine difference, this could be the career opportunity you've been looking for.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting students in class, in small groups and on a 1:1 basis to help them achieve their individual goals.
• Building positive, trusting relationships that help students feel safe, valued and ready to learn.
• Working alongside teachers and specialists to deliver personalised support and learning programmes.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, communication skills and personal development.
• Providing calm, consistent support during challenging situations and helping students regulate emotions.
• Supporting educational visits, enrichment activities and learning beyond the classroom.
• Celebrating progress and helping create a positive environment where every student can succeed.

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need to have worked in a specialist school before. You might already work in education, or have transferable experience from care, support work, youth work, coaching, residential care or another people-focused environment.

What matters most is that you have the patience, resilience and commitment to build positive relationships with young people.

• GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent required.
• A caring, patient and positive approach to supporting young people.
• The resilience to remain calm and consistent when situations become challenging.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliability, professionalism and an understanding of confidentiality.
• A willingness to learn, develop and adapt your approach around individual student needs.
• A genuine commitment to helping every young person achieve their potential.
• Driving Licence required.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School

Crookhey Hall Schoolis a Social andEmotionalMental Health(SEMH)School which caters for boys and girls aged 10 - 17 years of age. Weprovide young peoplewith an educational experience that will not only extend theiracademicandvocationalsocial 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 students 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.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 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.

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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

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