Learning Support Assistant

OFG Education; Preston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Health, wellbeing and insurance

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a Learning Support Assistant at Oakfield House School in Salwick. The role supports teachers with a personalised curriculum and provides 1:1 or small-group help to enable students to access learning.

You’ll help implement educational and behavioural programmes, monitor progress, and contribute to a nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Passionate about supporting children to achieve their potential.
• Patient, compassionate and able to build positive relationships.
• Positive, resilient and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable, tailoring support to individual needs.
• Effective communicator who works well in a team.
• Motivated to learn, grow and make a difference every day.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with a broad, engaging, personalised curriculum.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to help students access learning.
• Assist with educational and behavioural programmes for varied needs.
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive relationships.
• Monitor and record progress, sharing feedback with the team.
• Prepare learning resources and classroom materials for lessons.
• Promote positive behaviour and a safe nurturing environment.
• Accompany students on visits and occasionally provide transport.

Education

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

Job description

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Learning Support Assistant

Oakfield House School

• Salwick
• Permanent

Salary: £22,160.63 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

At OFG Education we believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Oakfield House School, Salwick PR4 0YH
Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday–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

Do you believe every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed? Are you passionate about helping students overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve more than they ever thought possible?

At Oakfield House School, we're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and resilient Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is more than just a support role it's an opportunity to inspire, encourage and empower young people to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Working alongside experienced teachers and a supportive staff team, you'll help create a nurturing, engaging and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued, understood and capable of success.

What you will be doing

• Support teachers in delivering a broad, engaging and personalised curriculum.
• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to help students access learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Assist in implementing educational and behavioural programmes that meet a range of learning needs.
• Encourage students' confidence, independence and positive relationships.
• Monitor and record students' academic, social and emotional progress, sharing feedback with the wider team.
• Prepare learning resources and classroom materials to support stimulating lessons and activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and help create a safe, nurturing environment where students can flourish.
• Accompany students on educational visits and enrichment activities, and occasionally provide transport where required.

What you will bring

• HoldsGCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential.
• Patient, compassionate and skilled at building positive relationships.
• Positive, resilient and able to remain calm when faced with challenges.
• Flexible and adaptable, tailoring support to meet individual needs.
• An effective communicator who works well as part of a team.
• Motivated to learn, develop and make a genuine difference every day.

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

Oakfield House School is a specialist primary school for autistic students and those with additional learning, communication, or behavioural needs. Set in a beautiful 1880s country house with eight acres of parkland, we provide a nurturing and supportive environment. Small classes, sensory spaces, and immersive learning areas ensure personalised support for every student. Our experienced staff work with families to help stidents build confidence, independence, and essential life skills.

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

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

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Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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