Job ID: S-U-4746 - Learning Support Assistant

At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balanceJob Title: Learning Support AssistantLocation: Crookhey Hall School, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0HAHours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am to 4.00pmSalary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)Contract: Permanent | Term Time OnlyUK applicants only – no sponsorship availableAbout the RoleAt Crookhey Hall School, we’re looking for caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join our incredible team. This is much more than a support role—it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships, nurture confidence and help pupils overcome barriers to learning. You’ll be there for the breakthrough moments: the first time a pupil believes in themselves, masters a new skill or discovers a talent they never knew they had.As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers and pupils to create engaging, personalised learning experiences that enable every child to thrive.No two days are the same. One moment, you might be supporting a pupil on a one-to-one basis in the classroom; the next, you’ll be helping facilitate group activities, preparing exciting learning resources or accompanying pupils on educational visits that broaden their horizons.Working as part of a supportive and passionate team, you’ll help create a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, valued and inspired to achieve their full potential.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:We’re looking for someone who is:Passionate about helping children and young people thrive.Patient, caring and enthusiastic, with a positive outlook.A strong team player who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues.Committed to supporting pupils both academically and emotionally.An excellent communicator who can build positive relationships with pupils and families.Adaptable, proactive and ready to embrace new challenges.In possession of GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).Holds a full UK driving licence.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