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: Kestrel House School, Crouch End, London N8 9EA
Salary: £24,675 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 36 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Mon-Tues 8.15am-4.15pm, Weds 8.15am-4pm, Thurs 8.15am-3.45pm, Fri 8.15am-3.30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Please note: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Kestrel House School is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive and skilled team. This is a rewarding opportunity to help children and young people with autism thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally—within a specialist education setting.

Every day brings new challenges, new successes, and the chance to make a lasting impact.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. Working closely with class teachers, the Senior Leadership Team, and a multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will help deliver tailored educational support that meets the individual needs of our pupils.

You’ll help create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where children feel understood, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging, structured learning activities
• Assist pupils to access the curriculum and maximise learning opportunities
• Contribute to target setting, assessment, record keeping, and progress monitoring
• Support and contribute to Statutory Reviews and professional meetings
• Help plan, prepare, and organise learning materials and resources
• Work alongside MDT professionals and implement recommended strategies
• Record pupil observations as requested by teaching staff
• Act as a positive role model at all times
• Supervise pupils during breaks, mealtimes, and off-site activities
• Contribute to risk assessments for activities and educational visits
• Undertake all required training and professional development
• Collaborate with colleagues and professionals to support pupils’ social, emotional, educational, health, and mental health needs
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times

What We’re Looking For

• A caring, patient, and reliable individual with a genuine passion for supporting children with autism
• Someone who works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with colleagues and professionals
• A positive role model who understands the importance of consistency, empathy, and structure
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and high professional standards
• Willingness to undertake training and develop specialist skills
• GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent) – essential
• Calm, empathetic, and patient approach to working with children
• Team player with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Genuine interest in supporting children with special educational needs
• Previous SEN or classroom experience – highly desirable
• Adaptable, resilient, and ready for a rewarding challenge

About Us

Kestrel House School is a Special Educational Needs (SEN) School. We help educate and support pupils who have complex needs and specialise in the communication and learning challenges associated with Autism.

We want each pupil at Kestrel House School to achieve their own ambitions and to live fulfilling and productive lives. We want you to encourage everyone to achieve their potential and dream big, despite of any challenges you or they may face. This can be achieved by assisting and supporting the class teachers with the agreed learning plans, whilst also being responsible for safeguarding the pupils. This will include making sure they are healthy, safe and as comfortable as possible and assisting with the physical, emotional, educational and personal care needs for each individual.

The site is in London, Haringey Borough within Crouch End area, quite close to central London. The location has the advantage of easy access to public transport, having the over ground station located 5 to 10 min walk away from the school and a 2 bus stops right outside of the school front gates.

For over 19 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 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth 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 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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