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:  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:        January 2026
UK Applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship

After 6 weeks in post, you will qualify for the 4-day working week - work 4 days but get paid for 5 days

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.

About the Role

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.

What You’ll Do

Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups to help them engage and succeed in lessons

Assist teachers across a range of subjects and classroom activities

Prepare engaging resources and displays to enhance learning

Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and self-esteem

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

What We’re Looking For

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.

Essential:

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

Desirable:

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. If you're ready to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth 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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