Learning Support Assistant

1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Outcomes First Group – 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 – Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm)

Start: February 2026

UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship.

We offer a 4 Day Working Week trial – after 6 weeks in post you’ll qualify for our 4‑day working week, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay.

You’ll work directly with an individual pupil with specific educational and behavioural needs, providing personalised support that’s consistent, compassionate, and effective. You’ll collaborate with teachers, the SENCo, and therapists.

• 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

• 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

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

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" – 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
• 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. 4

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