Learning Support Assistants

OFG Education; Barton-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension benefits

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family support

Job summary

OFG Education’s Barton School in the United Kingdom is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help students build confidence and essential life skills, supporting learning in classrooms and therapy-informed settings. The role welcomes candidates from care, support work, youth work or mentoring backgrounds, who can bring patience and adaptability to a busy school environment.

As part of a dedicated team of teachers, therapists and specialists, you’ll contribute to a nurturing environment where

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.
• Passion for helping children and young people.
• Experience in care, youth work, coaching or mentoring is welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the classroom, one-to-one and in small groups.
• Build positive relationships to help students feel safe and valued.
• Encourage engagement in learning and support students to achieve goals.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing through consistent support.
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to deliver personalised support.
• Celebrate progress, develop independence and life skills.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Patience

Resilience

Teamwork

Adaptability

Empathy

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4+)

Job description

As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping students build confidence, develop life skills and achieve outcomes they may never have thought possible. Whether you're supporting learning in the classroom, helping students regulate their emotions, or celebrating a breakthrough moment, your impact will be seen and felt every single day. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and wants a career where no two days are the same. Previous school experience is welcome, but we are equally keen to hear from candidates with experience in care, support work, youth work, coaching, mentoring, residential care or similar people-focused roles. Working as part of a dedicated team of teachers, therapists and specialist professionals, you'll help create a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where every student can thrive.

What you will be doing

• Supporting students in the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Building positive relationships that help students feel safe, valued and confident.
• Encouraging engagement in learning and supporting students to achieve their individual goals.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing through consistent support and guidance.
• Working closely with teachers and other professionals to deliver personalised support.
• Celebrating progress, developing independence and helping students build essential life skills.
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.
• A genuine passion for helping children and young people succeed.
• Patience, resilience and a calm, positive approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• A proactive, caring and adaptable attitude.
• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals is desirable but not essential.
• 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.

About the School

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 succeed through truly personalised education.

Barton School is a specialist school for children and young people with autism, aged 5 to 19. Following extensive development and refurbishment works, we are expanding our team in preparation for our next intake of students. We are thrilled to offer this exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated and close-knit school community. This is a truly rewarding role, where you can make a significant difference to the lives of young people. We value our Learning Support Assistants and the essential support they provide to the children who attend our school.

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.

Benefits

• 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