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. Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Longdon Hall School, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS15 4PT

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Rota: Monday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | Tuesday to Thursday: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm | Friday: 8:30 am – 3:45 pm

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

As part of our continued growth, Longdon Hall School, part of Acorn Education, is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our close-knit, passionate team.

You’ll support teachers in delivering creative, tailored learning to meet the diverse needs of our pupils. Your efforts will help maximise each pupil’s achievement academically, socially, and emotionally in a supportive, inclusive environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting or continuing their career in education, particularly motivated to inspire learning in pupils with varied and complex needs. You’ll work in a school where safeguarding is paramount, pupils are respected and heard, and where quality is always our priority.

Support individual pupils and small groups, helping them engage and learn effectively

Assist teachers with lesson planning and delivery

Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to promote interaction and progress

While experience in an SEN/ASC setting is desirable, your motivation, support skills, resilience, and personal qualities are just as important. Educated to GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English

Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)

Motivated by helping pupils reach their full potential

You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team where your wellbeing matters as much as your professional growth. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing experience from SEN, ASC, or customer-facing roles, you’ll make a real difference every day, helping pupils thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Longdon Hall School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

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 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.