Learning Support Assistant

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
We’re proud to be taking part in a 4-Day Working Week Trial, meaning you could work one day less a week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. 
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Barton School, Barton-upon-Humber DN18 6DA
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:00am–4:00pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2026
Options 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.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will support our teachers in delivering creative and individualised learning experiences tailored to the unique educational needs of each pupil. Your work will help maximise every pupil’s progress, confidence, and ability to thrive—both in and out of the classroom.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with varied and complex needs and is looking to start or continue a rewarding career in education. You will be working in a school that fosters a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected, and actively involved in their learning journey.
Work with individual pupils or small groups to promote engagement and learning
Assist in the planning and delivery of creative, tailored lessons
Build positive relationships with pupils and staff to support development and well-being
Support pupils in developing both academic and life skills in a safe, inclusive environment
Is motivated to make a real difference in the lives of young people
Ideally has experience in a Special Educational Needs (SEN) setting or similar environment
Holds GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in Maths and English
Options Barton School is an independent special school in North Lincolnshire for children and young people aged 5–19 with autism and associated complex needs and behaviours that challenge.
For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and 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.
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, Vista, 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.

4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.