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 (4

DWW) 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 4

DWW, and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing.

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Location: The Wenlock School, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3SB

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

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday 08:15‑16:30 | Tuesday‑Friday 08:15‑15:45

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

Start Date: February 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

The Wenlock School is a co‑educational day school for pupils aged 7‑18 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism, and associated learning differences. Opened in 2018, we are building an Outstanding provision – a school that transforms lives through creativity, care, and commitment.

The Learning Support Assistant will work specifically with individual pupils who are placed at the school, requiring 1:1 staff support. Pupils may experience a range of social, emotional, and learning challenges, including speech and sound disorders, delayed language understanding, concentration difficulties, challenging behaviour, and work avoidance. The role is predominantly educational but also includes supporting families, carers, and the wider community.

You will work closely with agencies such as Social Workers, Speech and Language Therapists, Social Communication Disorder Assessment Service, Early Intervention Team, and an Educational Psychologist.

• Safeguard and promote the welfare, safety and wellbeing of pupils
• Work in line with professional standards, statutory requirements and school policies
• Support the day‑to‑day organisation and administration of the school
• Take responsibility for agreed areas of work, reviewed annually through performance management
• Contribute positively to the school's improvement journey
• Undertake additional responsibilities as required

• Previous experience working in a SEND school or specialist setting
• Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• A calm, consistent and nurturing approach
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
• A genuine commitment to helping pupils overcome barriers and succeed

• 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
• Flexibility through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allowing you to choose from a range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, discount options, Cycle‑to‑Work schemes, Electric Car Purchase scheme, Critical Illness cover, and Family Growth Support
• 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

As part of the Acorn Education family, we are leading our sector in delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes. In 2025, Outcomes First Group were certified as a "Great Place to Work" for the sixth year running.

All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

All stages of the compliance process are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.