Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 13 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £22,160.62 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 December 2025 |
| Location: | Cockerham, Lancaster |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 295238FAJ |
Summary
How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Position: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Crookhey Hall School, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0HA
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm
Start date: December 2025
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
After 6 weeks in post, you will qualify for the 4-day working week - work 4 days but get paid for 5 days!
Are you ready to inspire and support young people to achieve their very best? At Crookhey Hall School, we believe every child deserves the chance to thrive — to feel valued, understood, and capable of success.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to help pupils with a range of learning and behavioural needs reach their full potential in a nurturing and positive environment.
About the Role
Crookhey Hall School is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work alongside teachers in delivering high-quality education to small groups. LSAs play a vital role in classroom support, behaviour management, and helping pupils access a broad and balanced curriculum.
What You’ll Do
Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups to help them engage and succeed in lessons
Assist teachers across a range of subjects and classroom activities
Prepare engaging resources and displays to enhance learning
Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and self-esteem
Supervise and support pupils during breaks, lunchtimes, and transitions
Help maintain a purposeful, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment
Attend training and staff meetings to share ideas and grow your skills
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be someone who is:
Passionate about helping young people achieve their potential
Patient, resilient, and calm under pressure
A strong communicator and team player
Adaptable, positive, and ready to learn
In possession of a full UK driving licence
Essential:
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C / 4 or above)
Basic IT skills and confidence using digital tools
High expectations of pupil behaviour and achievement
Desirable:
Experience in education, care, or support work
Qualifications in Childcare, Education, or Social Care
Experience supporting pupils with Autism or SEMH
At Crookhey Hall, we support every child to thrive. If you're ready to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Welcome to Crookhey Hall School
Crookhey Hall School is a specialist Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) school for boys and girls aged 10 to 17. Set in a 15-acre countryside site near Lancaster, we offer a calm and structured environment where pupils can grow in confidence, build self-esteem, and achieve their goals.
We provide a tailored education experience that nurtures not only academic and vocational skills but also personal development and emotional wellbeing. Our dedicated team helps every pupil unlock their potential and prepare for a brighter, more independent future.
We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Acorn Education?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
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.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Position: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Crookhey Hall School, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0HA
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm
Start date: December 2025
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
After 6 weeks in post, you will qualify for the 4-day working week - work 4 days but get paid for 5 days!
Are you ready to inspire and support young people to achieve their very best? At Crookhey Hall School, we believe every child deserves the chance to thrive — to feel valued, understood, and capable of success.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to help pupils with a range of learning and behavioural needs reach their full potential in a nurturing and positive environment.
About the Role
Crookhey Hall School is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work alongside teachers in delivering high-quality education to small groups. LSAs play a vital role in classroom support, behaviour management, and helping pupils access a broad and balanced curriculum.
What You’ll Do
Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups to help them engage and succeed in lessons
Assist teachers across a range of subjects and classroom activities
Prepare engaging resources and displays to enhance learning
Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and self-esteem
Supervise and support pupils during breaks, lunchtimes, and transitions
Help maintain a purposeful, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment
Attend training and staff meetings to share ideas and grow your skills
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be someone who is:
Passionate about helping young people achieve their potential
Patient, resilient, and calm under pressure
A strong communicator and team player
Adaptable, positive, and ready to learn
In possession of a full UK driving licence
Essential:
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C / 4 or above)
Basic IT skills and confidence using digital tools
High expectations of pupil behaviour and achievement
Desirable:
Experience in education, care, or support work
Qualifications in Childcare, Education, or Social Care
Experience supporting pupils with Autism or SEMH
At Crookhey Hall, we support every child to thrive. If you're ready to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Welcome to Crookhey Hall School
Crookhey Hall School is a specialist Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) school for boys and girls aged 10 to 17. Set in a 15-acre countryside site near Lancaster, we offer a calm and structured environment where pupils can grow in confidence, build self-esteem, and achieve their goals.
We provide a tailored education experience that nurtures not only academic and vocational skills but also personal development and emotional wellbeing. Our dedicated team helps every pupil unlock their potential and prepare for a brighter, more independent future.
We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Acorn Education?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
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.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit