Learning Support Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Lichfield is seeking experienced Learning Support Assistants to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to inspire pupils with diverse needs, supporting their educational journey in a specialist school environment. The position includes a competitive salary, benefits, and a commitment to employee wellbeing, including a trial of the 4-Day Working Week. Ideal candidates will possess GCSEs in Maths and English and demonstrate qualities like resilience and teamwork.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional contributions

Access to mental health support and health checks

Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

Discount options in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN/ASC environments is desirable but not essential.
• Support skills, motivation, and personal qualities are important.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering tailored educational experiences.
• Work with individual and small groups of pupils.
• Assist in lesson planning and delivery.

Skills

Resilience

Teamwork

Engagement

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C or above

Job description

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

This trial, if successful, will be rolled out across the Group – making this an exciting time to join #teamOFG.

Location:

Longdon Hall School, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS15 4PT

Salary:

£20,906.25 per annum

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:

Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

We seek experienced Learning Support Assistants to join our team. In this role, you will support teachers in delivering creative, tailored educational experiences to pupils, enhancing their achievement and development.

This position is ideal for those looking to start or further their careers in education, especially if motivated to inspire pupils with diverse and complex needs. You will work in a school committed to safeguarding, where pupils are listened to, respected, and involved in decisions.

Responsibilities include working with individual and small groups of pupils, preparing classrooms and materials, and fostering positive relationships to promote learning. You may also assist in lesson planning and delivery in a creative, supportive environment.

Previous experience in SEN/ASC environments is desirable but not essential; support skills, motivation, resilience, and personal qualities are equally important. Candidates from customer-facing industries like retail, hospitality, or leisure seeking meaningful roles are encouraged to apply.

Our ideal candidate shares our vision to empower students to be happy and successful in the world, with GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C or above, and possesses qualities such as calmness, engagement, resilience, teamwork, and a genuine desire to help pupils reach their potential.

About Us

Longdon Hall School is an independent specialist day school for pupils aged 7-18 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our dedicated team works together to ensure positive outcomes for pupils who often arrive with challenging views of education and life.

This vacancy is in Lichfield, accessible from Cannock, Burton upon Trent, and surrounding areas.

Part of Outcomes First Group, Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education, setting innovative, measurable outcomes for pupils. We are proud to be recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for five consecutive years.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important, so we offer an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional contributions
• Access to mental health support and health checks (“Your Wellbeing Matters”)

Through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, you can choose benefits such as:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options 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 fertility treatments

Most importantly, your role will have a meaningful impact on pupils’ lives, aligning with our commitment to safeguarding and welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and DBS screening.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, providing more personal time. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.