At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in learning, build confidence, and celebrate their achievements every day.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at OFG Education, empowering young people with personalised education.
- Benefits: Enjoy life assurance, pension options, mental health support, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive community focused on nurturing every student's potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while enjoying a dynamic and rewarding role.
- Qualifications: GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Maths; passion for helping young people succeed.
The predicted salary is between 22950 - 28050 £ per year.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping students build confidence, develop life skills and achieve outcomes they may never have thought possible.
Whether you're supporting learning in the classroom, helping students regulate their emotions, or celebrating a breakthrough moment, your impact will be seen and felt every single day.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and wants a career where no two days are the same.
Previous school experience is welcome, but we are equally keen to hear from candidates with experience in care, support work, youth work, coaching, mentoring, residential care or similar people-focused roles.
Working as part of a dedicated team of teachers, therapists and specialist professionals, you'll help create a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where every student can thrive.
- What you will be doing
- Supporting students in the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
- Building positive relationships that help students feel safe, valued and confident.
- Encouraging engagement in learning and supporting students to achieve their individual goals.
- Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing through consistent support and guidance.
- Working closely with teachers and other professionals to deliver personalised support.
- Celebrating progress, developing independence and helping students build essential life skills.
- Contributing to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.
- A genuine passion for helping children and young people succeed.
- Patience, resilience and a calm, positive approach.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- A proactive, caring and adaptable attitude.
- Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals is desirable but not essential.
- At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are.
Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.
About the School
Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world.
Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.
Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to succeed through truly personalised education.
Barton School is a specialist school for children and young people with autism, aged 5 to 19.
Following extensive development and refurbishment works, we are expanding our team in preparation for our next intake of students.
We are thrilled to offer this exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated and close-knit school community.
This is a truly rewarding role, where you can make a significant difference to the lives of young people.
We value our Learning Support Assistants and the essential support they provide to the children who attend our school.
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.
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.
Benefits
- 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
Learning Support Assistants employer: Ofg Education
At Outcomes First Group, we pride ourselves on being a 'Great Place to Work' for six consecutive years, offering Speech and Language Therapists a supportive and collaborative environment within a friendly multidisciplinary team. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through opportunities for research participation, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises your wellbeing and work-life balance. Join us in Lincolnshire, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people while enjoying a fulfilling career in a nurturing educational setting.
