Learning Support Assistant

Join to apply for the Learning Support Assistant role at Oxford Outcomes 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Role Details Location: Longdon Hall School, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS15 4PTSalary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday 8:30am–4:30pm | Tuesday–Friday 8:30am–4:00pmContract: Permanent | Term Time OnlyStart: January 2026Eligibility: UK applicants only — this role does not offer sponsorship. About The Role As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll support our teachers in delivering creative, tailored teaching to meet the diverse educational needs of our pupils. Your efforts will help maximise each pupil’s achievement and development 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. What You'll Do Support individual pupils and small groups, helping them engage and learn effectively Assist teachers with lesson planning and delivery Prepare classrooms and learning materials Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to promote interaction and progress Requirements Educated to GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English Full UK Driving Licence (preferred) Calm, engaging, resilient, and a strong team player Motivated by helping pupils reach their full potential About Us 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. This opportunity is in Lichfield which is within commutable distance of Cannock, Burton upon Trent and surrounding areas. 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. Benefits 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr