Learning Support Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Job summary

Oakfield House School, part of Outcomes First Group, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a dedicated team. You will support teachers delivering a broad, personalised curriculum and help students access learning in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

You will build positive relationships, monitor progress, prepare resources and accompany students on visits, contributing to a safe and supportive setting where autistic students and others can flourish.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or equivalent.
• Patient, compassionate and skilled at building positive relationships.
• Positive, resilient and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable, tailoring support to meet individual needs.
• Effective communicator who works well as part of a team.
• Motivated to learn, develop and make a genuine difference daily.

Responsibilities

• 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 goals.
• Assist in implementing educational and behavioural programmes meeting learning needs.
• Encourage students' confidence, independence and positive relationships.
• Monitor and record students' academic, social and emotional progress, sharing feedback with the team.
• Prepare learning resources and classroom materials to support lessons and activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and help create a safe, nurturing environment.
• Accompany students on educational visits and, when required, provide transport.

Skills

Patience

Effective communicator

Team player

Flexible & adaptable

Motivated to learn

Building positive relationships

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

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.

Requirements & Skills

• Holds GCSE 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.

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.

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.

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.

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.