1:1 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.

Position: 1:1 Learning Support Assistant
Location: Crookhey Hall School, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0HA
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 – 4:00pm
Start: December 2025
UK Applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship

Work 4 days, get paid for 5
After 6 weeks in post, you’ll qualify for our 4-day working week — giving you more time for yourself while still receiving full pay

Make a real difference
At Crookhey Hall School, we’re looking for a passionate 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to join our vibrant, supportive community. This role is more than a job — it’s a chance to empower a young learner, helping them overcome challenges, grow in confidence, and achieve their full potential.

About the Role
You’ll work directly with an individual pupil with specific educational and behavioural needs, providing personalised support that’s consistent, compassionate, and effective. Working closely with teachers, the SENCo, and therapists, you’ll implement tailored strategies and celebrate every success — big or small.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide 1:1 support to an individual pupil, helping them navigate their learning and personal development
- Implement and adapt personalised educational and behavioural plans aligned with their Individual Education Plan (IEP)
- Monitor progress, celebrate achievements, and address challenges in learning and behaviour
- Support emotional regulation and resilience through patient, empathetic guidance
- Collaborate with teachers, SENCo, and therapists to ensure a holistic approach
- Supervise and support during breaks, lunch, transitions, and off-site activities

Essential Skills & Qualifications

- GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C/4+)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Patience, resilience, and initiative
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to build trusting relationships and maintain high expectations
- Basic IT literacy and willingness to learn

Desirable (but not essential)

- Experience in education, care, or SEN settings
- Relevant qualifications (Childcare, Education, Social Care)
- Experience supporting pupils with Autism or SEMH needs

You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team where your contribution matters every day. Enjoy professional growth, make meaningful connections, and see the difference you make in a pupil’s life.

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.

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 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.

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, 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.

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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