Learning Support Assistant

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Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Fieldstone School, Devon, TQ12 1NH 
Salary:     £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm 
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        February 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

All applicants must have a full UK Driving Licence

At Outcomes First Group, we put wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you work 80% of your hours for 100% of your pay*. Many of our schools have already adopted the 4DWW, with others preparing to introduce it once fully staffed—making now a great time to join #teamOFG.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in helping teachers and pupils create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. You will work closely with teaching staff and the wider school team to support pupils in accessing the curriculum, building confidence, and achieving their individual learning and personal goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering learning across a broad and balanced curriculum
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to support engagement and achievement
• Assist in the development and delivery of individual education and behaviour programmes
• Prepare and organise learning materials, resources, and equipment
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development using consistent positive approaches
• Record educational, social, and behavioural information within agreed frameworks
• Assist with classroom organisation, displays, and learning environments
• Support behaviour management in line with school policies and guidance

This role is ideal for a caring, adaptable, and motivated individual who is passionate about helping pupils succeed academically and personally within a supportive school environment.

About You

• GCSEs in Maths and English, grade C/4 or above
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Basic computer literacy
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

About Us

Fieldstone School is an independent day school supporting some of the most vulnerable young people in society aged 5–16—students who may struggle to access mainstream education for a variety of reasons. These can include behavioural, emotional, or educational challenges, difficulties associated with the autistic spectrum, sensory processing disorders, attachment difficulties, or experiences of trauma.

We are committed to ensuring that every student reaches their full potential academically and personally. As a day school, we provide an alternative to residential education, helping students develop independence, social skills, and resilience while remaining in their home environment.

Fieldstone School operates in line with Devon County Council’s Section 175 safeguarding requirements, demonstrating our commitment to the safety and welfare of all students.

For more information, please visit www.fieldstoneschool.co.uk.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

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 Us?

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • 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 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.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*4DWW 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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