Learning Support Assistant - Maternity Cover

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Job Title: Learning Support Assistant - Maternity Cover
Location: Crookhey Hall School, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0HA
Hours:      37.5 per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am to 4pm
Salary:      £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Fixed term until July 2027 | Term Time Only
Start:        June 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic, supportive, and inspiring educational environment? If so, we want YOU to join our team!

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be at the heart of our school community, supporting both teachers and pupils to help every child reach their full potential. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to inspire, nurture, and empower the next generation.

What you’ll do:

• Work closely with individual pupils and small groups on exciting educational activities.
• Support teachers in developing and delivering tailored learning programmes.
• Encourage positive relationships, self-esteem, and social development.
• Assist with classroom organisation, displays, and preparation of learning materials.
• Join our pupils on educational visits and occasional transport to enhance their learning experience.
• Contribute to pupil progress reports and share insights at staff meetings.

What we’re looking for:

• English & Maths GCSE or equivalent.
• A full UK Driving Licence
• A dedicated, patient, and enthusiastic individual.
• Someone who loves working with children and helping them thrive.
• A team player ready to support teachers and embrace new challenges.

About Us 

Crookhey Hall School is a specialist SEMH school for boys and girls aged 10–17, set on a 15-acre countryside campus near Lancaster.

We provide a structured, nurturing environment where pupils build confidence, self-esteem, and resilience. Small classes and personalised pathways support academic, vocational, and personal development. Our dedicated team helps pupils re-engage with learning and prepares them for independent, successful futures.

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?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. 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.

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

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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