Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Crookhey Hall School

Location:

Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0HA

Hours:

37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.00pm

Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract:

Permanent, Term Time Only

Start:
February 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to help pupils with a range of learning and behavioural needs reach lief potential in a nurturing and positive environment.

• Support pupils 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

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 яйца? adaptable, positive, and ready to learn, with a full UK driving municip licence.

• 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
• Full UK Driving Licence

• Experience in education, care, or support work
• Qualifications in Childcare, Education, or Social Care
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism or SEMH

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters”وار mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista:
  • Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & electric Car Purchase Scheme राहप़
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and 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. 4

DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.