Learning Support Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters - mental health

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Health, wellbeing and insurance

Hundreds of UK and international-dis\

Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support - enhanced leave

Job summary

Crookhey Hall School, part of Outcomes First Group, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant on a maternity cover contract. You will support pupils with SEN to engage with learning, build confidence and recognise what they are capable of achieving. New to education?

Your patience, resilience and enthusiasm are valued. GCSE English and Maths to a C/4 or equivalent and a Full UK Driving Licence are required. Experience with children is helpful but not essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience with children or young people is helpful but not essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1, in small groups and in the classroom.
• Build positive relationships to help pupils feel safe, understood and confident.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging and personalised learning activities.
• Encourage independence, communication, social skills and emotional wellbeing.
• Help pupils manage challenges using calm, consistent and positive approaches.
• Get involved in educational visits and enrichment activities.

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or equivalent)

Job description

Looking for a Career with More Purpose? You don't need years of classroom experience to make a difference to a young people's life. At Crookhey Hall School, we're looking for a caring, positive and resilient Learning Support Assistant to join our team on a maternity cover contract. If you've worked in care, support work, youth work, coaching, residential care or another people-focused role, your skills could be a great fit for specialist education. You'll work with pupils who need a little more support to engage with education, build confidence and recognise what they're capable of achieving. Some days you might be helping with classroom learning; others could involve practical activities, educational visits or simply being the trusted adult who helps a pupil through a difficult moment. You'll be surrounded by experienced teachers and colleagues who will support you to develop your skills, so while previous SEN experience is welcomed, it isn't essential. With Monday-to-Friday hours, a 4pm finish and term-time working, this is also an opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying a better balance outside of work. What you'll do:

• Support pupils 1:1, in small groups and in the classroom, helping them engage with learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, understood and confident.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging and personalised learning activities.
• Encourage independence, communication, social skills and emotional wellbeing.
• Help pupils manage challenges using calm, consistent and positive approaches.
• Celebrate progress and recognise the small achievements that can lead to big changes.
• Get involved in educational visits, enrichment activities and learning beyond the classroom.
• Work alongside teachers and the wider school team to provide consistent support.
• Help create a safe, welcoming environment where every pupil has the opportunity to succeed.
• Caring, patient and genuinely interested in helping young people.
• Resilient and able to remain calm when situations become challenging.
• Positive, approachable and able to build trusting relationships.
• Flexible and willing to get involved in different aspects of school life.
• A supportive team player with good communication skills.
• Committed to safeguarding and helping every pupil achieve their potential.
• Qualified in English and Maths to GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent.
• In possession of a Full UK Driving Licence.

New to Education? Don't rule yourself out. Experience with children or young people is helpful, but previous classroom or SEN experience isn't essential. If you have transferable skills from care, support work, youth work, coaching, residential services or another people-focused career, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your patience, resilience and enthusiasm and we'll support you to develop the skills you need to make a real difference at Crookhey Hall School.

Crookhey Hall School is a specialist SEMH school for boys and girls aged 10-17, set on a 15-acre countryside campus near Lancaster. We provide a structured, nurturing environment where pupils build confidence, self-esteem, and resilience. Small classes and personalised pathways support academic, vocational, and personal development. Our dedicated team helps pupils re-engage with learning and prepares them for independent, successful futures. Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. 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.

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