Learning Support Assistant- No Experience Required

Job description

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Job Title:  Learning Support Assistant- No Experience Required
Location:  Oakfield House School, Salwick PR4 0YH
Hours:      37.5 per week | Monday–Friday | 8:30am – 4pm
Salary:      £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        November 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Do you believe that every child deserves the opportunity to flourish? Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers, discover their strengths and celebrate their achievements?

At Oakfield House School, we're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and resilient Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is more than just a job it's an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of students with additional needs by helping them build confidence, develop independence and achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.

Working alongside experienced teachers and a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll play a vital role in creating a nurturing, engaging and inspiring learning environment where every student feels safe, valued and understood.

What you will be doing

• Supporting students in lessons, helping them engage with learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual needs.
• Encouraging confidence, independence and positive social development.
• Supporting students with emotional, behavioural and educational needs.
• Working closely with teachers and other professionals to deliver effective support strategies.
• Helping to create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitoring progress and celebrating achievements, both big and small.
• Supporting educational visits, enrichment activities and wider school life.

What you will bring

You don't need to have all the answers. What matters most is your ability to build positive relationships and your passion for helping young people succeed.

• Caring, patient and compassionate.
• Resilient, positive and calm under pressure.
• Passionate about supporting children and young people.
• A strong communicator and team player.
• Adaptable and able to respond to individual needs.
• Motivated to learn and develop professionally.
• Qualified to GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).

About Us

Oakfield House School is a specialist primary school for autistic students and those with additional learning, communication, or behavioural needs. Set in a beautiful 1880s country house with eight acres of parkland, we provide a nurturing and supportive environment. Small classes, sensory spaces, and immersive learning areas ensure personalised support for every student. Our experienced staff work with families to help stidents build confidence, independence, and essential life skills.

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students 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 students 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.

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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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