Learning Support Assistant 1:1

Outcomes First Group; Cockerham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Discounts for staff

Cycle to Work

Critical illness cover

Family growth support

Job summary

Outcomes First Schools is hiring a Learning Support Assistant 1:1 at Crookhey Hall School, near Cockerham. This permanent, term-time role offers 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm, with a start in November 2026. Salary is £22,160.62 per annum, not pro rata, and UK applicants only with no sponsorship available.

You will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a student, fostering resilience, confidence and successful engagement in learning and activities across the school day.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) are required.
• A Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• A patient and resilient approach with young people.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with young people.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, reliability and safeguarding commitment.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Help a student access learning and engage positively in education.
• Build a trusting relationship to promote confidence and self-esteem.
• Support emotional wellbeing, social development and behaviour.
• Adapt approach to meet individual needs and encourage independence.
• Support participation in enrichment activities and visits.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and broader school team.
• Monitor progress and celebrate achievements, big or small.
• Assist with developing personalised support plans.

Skills

Relationship building

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Full UK Driving Licence

Patience

Calm under pressure

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

At Outcomes First Schools we believe in creating a better work life balance.

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant 1:1
Location: Crookhey Hall, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0HA
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to 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

At Crookhey Hall School, we believe the right support can transform a young person's future. We're looking for a dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to provide consistent, personalised support to a student, helping them overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve success both in and out of the classroom.

This isn't just another support role. It's an opportunity to become one of the most important people in a student's educational journey.

As their trusted adult, you'll build a strong, positive relationship that helps them feel safe, understood and ready to learn. Every day will bring opportunities to celebrate progress, encourage independence and make a genuine difference to their confidence, wellbeing and future outcomes.

Whether you're supporting learning in the classroom, helping develop social skills, encouraging emotional regulation or participating in outdoor activities and educational visits, you'll play a vital role in helping one young person thrive.

What you will be doing

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Helping a student access learning and engage positively in education.
• Building a trusting and supportive relationship that promotes confidence and self-esteem.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing, social development and positive behaviour.
• Adapting your approach to meet individual communication and learning needs.
• Encouraging independence, resilience and life skills.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and the wider school team to deliver personalised support plans.
• Monitoring progress and celebrating achievements, no matter how small.
• Supporting participation in enrichment activities, outdoor learning and educational visits.

Who We’re Looking For

What matters most is your ability to build meaningful relationships and your passion for helping young people succeed.

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• A Full UK Driving Licence.
• A patient, caring and resilient approach.
• The ability to build positive, professional relationships with young people.
• Confidence to remain calm and consistent during challenging situations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.Reliability, professionalism and a commitment to safeguarding.
• A genuine desire to make a lasting difference in a young person's life.

About Us

Crookhey Hall Schoolis a Social andEmotionalMental Health(SEMH)School which caters for boys and girls aged 10 - 17 years of age. Weprovide young peoplewith an educational experience that will not only extendtheiracademicandvocationalsocial skills and abilities but will also promote personal growth and help to build self-esteem. In this way it is hoped that each individual will aspire to achieve their full potential, eventually leaving school with the determination to make a positive contribution to society in the years to come.

Crookhey Hall School has a 15-acre setting in countryside south of Cockerham, near Lancaster. Due to the location, it would be beneficial for candidates to have a driving licence.

The aim of the site is to provide enough support to unlock each student’s potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We provide young people with as much freedom as possible in a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding.

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.

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.