Learning Support Assistant

Full Job Description

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.

Job Title:  Learning Support Assistant

Location:  Oakfield House School, Salwick PR4 0YH

Salary:      £20,906.25 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4.00pm

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time Only 

Start:        November 2025

As part of Options Autism, Oakfield House School is growing — and we’re excited to welcome passionate, committed Learning Support Assistant to our close-knit team. This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people with complex needs.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to deliver creative, personalised support that helps pupils reach their full potential. You’ll provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with a range of complex needs, assist with classroom preparation, help deliver lessons, and contribute to a safe, respectful, and empowering school culture.

This role is both challenging and incredibly rewarding — you will be a vital part of a team dedicated to safeguarding, respecting, and amplifying the voices of our pupils.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with teachers to deliver personalised learning support tailored to each pupil’s needs
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with complex social, emotional, and communication needs
• Assist with preparing classroom materials and supporting lesson delivery
• Foster a safe, inclusive environment that promotes respect, positive behaviour, and pupil independence
• Help implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies under teacher guidance
• Monitor and report on pupil progress, contributing to reviews and planning
• Promote safeguarding and ensure the welfare and safety of all pupils
• Collaborate with therapists, external agencies, and the wider school team to support pupil development
• Engage in ongoing training to develop your skills and knowledge

Who We're Looking For

• Calm, patient, and resilient individuals with a genuine passion for supporting young people
• Educated to GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths and English
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Team players who thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment
• Motivated to help pupils develop academically, socially, and personally
• Previous experience in SEN or ASC settings is desirable but not essential
• Ideal also for those with customer-facing experience in retail, hospitality, or leisure, looking for a meaningful career change

About us

Oakfield House School is a specialist Primary School for autistic pupils and those associated with Autism/Learning or Complex Communication and Behaviour needs. The school has a strong and committed leadership team. Our school is a country house built in the 1880's, set in eight acres of beautiful parkland.

We cater for 45 boys and girls aged between 4 – 12 years old.

The Site is situated in Salwick near Preston and are within commutable distance from Preston, Blackpool, Chorley, Leyland and surrounding areas.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

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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