Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a leading specialist school as a Learning Support Assistant, where you will support teachers and help pupils with complex needs. This role offers opportunities for career growth in a creative educational setting, with a focus on wellbeing and work-life balance.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with flexible contribution options

Access to mental health and physical health support services

Flexible benefits platform

Discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Experience in an SEN/ASC environment is desirable.
• Candidates from customer-facing industries encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers and work with pupils with varied and complex needs.
• Promote a positive learning environment.

Skills

Motivation

Resilience

Support Skills

Education

GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English

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 implemented across the Group, making it 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

Additional Information:

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Learning Support Assistants to join our team at Longdon Hall School, part of Acorn Education. Your role will involve supporting teachers, working with pupils with varied and complex needs, and promoting a positive learning environment.

This position is suitable for those looking to start or continue their career in education, with opportunities to support lesson planning and delivery in a creative setting.

Previous experience in an SEN/ASC environment is desirable, but excellent support skills, motivation, resilience, and personal qualities are equally important. Candidates from customer-facing industries such as retail, hospitality, and leisure are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications required include GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English. The ideal candidate will be calm, engaging, resilient, team-oriented, and motivated 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 team works collaboratively to ensure positive outcomes for our pupils.

This role is based in Lichfield, within commuting distance of Cannock, Burton upon Trent, and surrounding areas.

Part of Outcomes First Group, Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education, committed to innovative approaches and measurable outcomes. In 2024, we were recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with flexible contribution options
• Access to mental health and physical health support services
• Flexible benefits platform with health, wellbeing, and insurance options
• Discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support

Joining us means making a positive impact on pupils' lives, knowing your work contributes to their futures.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

Note: You will work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay during the 4DWW trial, which is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.