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 to Friday | 8.30am to 4.00pm
Salary:      £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Fixed term until July 2027 | Term Time Only
Start:        September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Do you have a passion for helping young people overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve more than they ever thought possible?

At Crookhey Hall School, we're looking for an enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team on a maternity cover contract. This is your opportunity to become part of a welcoming school where every day brings the chance to make a genuine and lasting difference.

Working alongside talented teachers and a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll help create a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, valued and inspired to learn. No two days are the same—and every day you'll see the impact of your support.

What you’ll do:

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, helping them access learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging, personalised learning activities that inspire confidence and curiosity.
• Encourage pupils' communication, independence, emotional wellbeing and social development.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
• Prepare learning resources and help create an engaging, inclusive classroom environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to reviews, observations and planning.
• Support educational visits and, where required, assist with transporting pupils to enhance their learning experiences.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive behaviour, helping every pupil reach their full potential.

What we’re looking for:

We're looking for someone who is:

• • Passionate about supporting children and young people to succeed.
  • Patient, caring and resilient, with a positive and nurturing approach.
  • A confident team player who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues and families.
  • Adaptable, proactive and able to respond to the individual needs of pupils.
  • Holds GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/Level 4 or equivalent).
  • Holds a full UK Driving Licence.
  • Experience supporting children or young people is desirable, but just as important is your enthusiasm, commitment and willingness to learn.

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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