Learning Support Assistant

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. Learning Support Assistant
Crookhey Hall School, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0HA
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:00pm
Start: January 2026
Are you ready to inspire and support young people to achieve their very best? At Crookhey Hall School, we believe every child deserves the chance to thrive — to feel valued, understood, and capable of success.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to help pupils with a range of learning and behavioural needs reach their full potential in a nurturing and positive environment.
Crookhey Hall School is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work alongside teachers in delivering high-quality education to small groups. LSAs play a vital role in classroom support, behaviour management, and helping pupils access a broad and balanced curriculum.
Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups to help them engage and succeed in lessons
Supervise and support pupils during breaks, lunchtimes, and transitions
Help maintain a purposeful, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment
Attend training and staff meetings to share ideas and grow your skills
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about helping young people achieve their potential, patient, resilient, and calm under pressure, and a strong communicator who works well in a team. You should be adaptable, positive, and ready to learn, with a full UK driving licence.
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C / 4 or above)
Basic IT skills and confidence with digital tools
High expectations of pupil behaviour and achievement
Experience in education, care, or support work
Qualifications in Childcare, Education, or Social Care
Experience supporting pupils with Autism or SEMH
At Crookhey Hall, we support every child to thrive. Welcome to Crookhey Hall School
Crookhey Hall School is a specialist Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) school for boys and girls aged 10 to 17. Set in a 15-acre countryside site near Lancaster, we offer a calm and structured environment where pupils can grow in confidence, build self-esteem, and achieve their goals.
We provide a tailored education experience that nurtures not only academic and vocational skills but also personal development and emotional wellbeing. Our dedicated team helps every pupil unlock their potential and prepare for a brighter, more independent future.
We are part of Acorn Education   and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.
Why join Acorn Education?
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 the 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.