Learning Support Assistant

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

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. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Fieldstone School, Devon, TQ12 1NH
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent; Term Time Only
Hours: 37.5 hours per week| Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm
Start: November 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives?
We’re seeking a compassionate and committed Learning Support Assistant to join Fieldstone School, a rapidly growing specialist school supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is an opportunity to become part of a supportive, dynamic team where every day brings new challenges and rewards. Your work will help pupils overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll work under the guidance of the Deputy Principal and class teachers to deliver person-centred learning programmes tailored to individual needs.
Your role will involve one-to-one and small-group support, helping students engage with learning, develop life skills, and thrive in a structured, nurturing environment.

A full induction programme and ongoing professional development will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in the planning and delivery of tailored learning programmes for pupils with SEMH needs
- Provide general classroom support, helping to manage behaviour and engagement
- Help create and maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
- Support pupils’ emotional and social development, encouraging independence and confidence
- Contribute to the safeguarding and welfare of all students
- Undertake clerical and administrative tasks to support teaching and learning activities

What We’re Looking For

- GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)
- Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting
- Experience supporting pupils with additional or SEMH needs
- A team player with strong communication and organisational skills
- Able to work independently and proactively in a busy school environment
- Knowledge or training in relevant teaching and learning strategies (desirable)

If you’re ready to bring energy, empathy, and commitment to a rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. 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.

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 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.

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.

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

*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

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.

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