Learning Support Assistant

Full Job Description

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Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Bricklehurst Manor School, Stonegate, TN5 7EL
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm, including 1 x 5pm finish
Salary:     Up to £24,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        July 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with complex learning difficulties and disabilities? Do you thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment where every day brings new opportunities to inspire, guide and empower? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our vibrant school community. In this role, you’ll work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support the personal, social and academic development of our young people across a 24‑hour curriculum.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting teachers to help young people engage, progress and thrive in their learning
• Delivering structured support for individuals and small groups
• Creating a safe, positive and inclusive environment where pupils feel valued
• Monitoring progress and contributing to assessment and learning outcomes
• Providing pastoral support and promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Building strong relationships that encourage confidence, independence and resilience
• Supporting trips, enrichment activities, social events and wider school life
• Safeguarding pupils at all times, including supporting medical and personal care needs

What We’re Looking For

• GCSE Grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Compassionate, patient and resilient.
• Able to build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• A team player who communicates well with colleagues and families.
• Willing to support all aspects of school life — from learning to personal care to enrichment activities.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
• A full driving licence

About Us

Bricklehurst Manor School is a new school that caters for up to 60 pupils with SEMH and associated needs. We offer a wide range of opportunities to develop your career while taking on rewarding challenges.

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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