Learning Support Assistant - Outreach

Fieldstone School; Highweek; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive independent school is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide outreach support to students with special educational needs. This role involves working in various settings such as homes and community spaces to help students engage with their education. Ideal candidates are compassionate and adaptable, with a strong commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of young people. A GCSE in Maths and English at grade 4 / C or above and a full UK driving licence are essential for this position.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Access to mental health support services

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at grade 4 / C or above.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Must be compassionate, patient, and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of individualised programmes.
• Work across outreach settings including home environments.
• Create and maintain a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Adaptable

Strong communicator

Education

GCSE in Maths and English at grade 4 / C or above

Tools

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Learning Support Assistant – Outreach to join our team at Fieldstone School. This is a unique opportunity to support pupils outside of the traditional classroom setting, including in homes, community spaces, and alternative provisions.

Working under the guidance of the Outreach Lead and Deputy Principal, you will play a key role in delivering bespoke support to learners with special educational needs, helping them engage positively with their education and build confidence in everyday life.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of individualised programmes tailored to pupils’ needs.
• Work across various outreach settings — including home environments, community venues, and alternative provisions.
• Create and maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment wherever support is delivered.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and social development by modelling and encouraging positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and other professionals to ensure consistent support.
• Uphold safeguarding, child protection, and confidentiality protocols at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at grade 4 / C or above.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• A compassionate, patient, and adaptable individual.
• Someone able to work independently across different settings.
• A strong communicator who can build rapport with pupils, families, and colleagues.
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

About us

Fieldstone School is an independent day school, supporting the most vulnerable young people in society aged 5-16; those children who do not find it easy to fit into existing educational provision. This can be for many reasons, including a range of behavioural, emotional and educational challenges, exacerbated by being on the autistic spectrum. Other difficulties such as sensory processing disorders, attachment disorders or those having faced trauma in their lives.

It is our intention that every student will achieve their full potential in both academic and personal development. As a day school, we provide an alternative to residential education which supports our students to develop independence and social skills whilst living in their home environment.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupilsand vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market‑leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, which enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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.