Learning Support Assistant

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Details

• Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
• Location: Copper Fields School, Gunnislake PL18 9EH
• Salary: £20,906.25 per annum
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday 8.30am-5.00pm, Tuesday to Friday 8.30am-3.45pm
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
• Start Date: June/September 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will support our teachers in delivering creative teaching approaches tailored to students’ educational needs, maximising their achievement and development. This role is ideal for individuals seeking to start or continue a career in Education, motivated to inspire learning among pupils with diverse and complex needs. You will work in a school that maintains a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected, and involved in decision-making.

Responsibilities include working with pupils individually or in small groups, preparing classrooms and materials, and building positive relationships to promote engagement and learning. Experience in an SEN/ASC environment is desirable but not essential; support skills, motivation, resilience, and personal qualities are equally important.

About Us

Copper Fields School provides specialist education for up to 60 pupils aged 4-16 with autism spectrum and additional needs. Our vision is to empower learners to achieve their best outcomes through high-quality education in a nurturing environment. Part of Options Autism and Outcomes First Group, we are leaders in innovative approaches to care and education for individuals with autism and complex needs.

Benefits

We offer an exceptional rewards package including life assurance, pension options, mental health support, physical health checks, and access to a flexible benefits platform with discounts, cycle schemes, electric car schemes, and more. We are committed to safeguarding and all applicants will undergo checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Additionally, you will work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, providing more personal time. Please note, the 4-day workweek is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.

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