Learner Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £18,947.50 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 301733FAJ |
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Care First are recruiting a Learner Support Assistant to join their team and make a genuine difference in the lives of learners.
Job Title: Learner Support Assistant
Location: Care First - Pheasey, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 7HL
Salary: £18,947.50 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 27.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 9:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Permanent | 52 weeks per year
Start: February 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Learner Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at Care First.
About the Role
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, behavioural support requirements, complex health conditions, physical disabilities, and/or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD).
As a Learner Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality, person-centred care and educational support that helps each individual achieve their potential. Working within our ‘Skills Tank’ provision, you will deliver meaningful, fun, and engaging learning activities that encourage independence, growth, and confidence.
Key Responsibilities:
Support and promote the development of Service Users, meeting a wide range of educational, care, and social needs.
Actively assist the Hub Manager in delivering engaging sessions and activities, ensuring progress is tracked on daily systems.
Provide clear and accurate feedback to inform assessments, support plans, behaviour plans, and learning outcomes.
Deliver tailored support on both a 1:1 and group basis, encouraging independence and participation.
Organise resources, displays, and Service User groupings to create stimulating learning environments.
Ensure equipment is well-maintained and report any issues promptly.
Qualifications Required
Previous care experience supporting individuals with additional needs
Training in manual handling
Ability to safely administer medication
Understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion practices
Why join us?
Care First provides person-centred education and day provision for adults with learning difficulties, autism, mental health needs, and complex needs. Our tailored support helps students develop life skills, gain independence, and thrive within their communities.
We focus on achieving meaningful outcomes and supporting families. In a nurturing, inclusive environment, learners grow while staff benefit from ongoing development and career opportunities.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.
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 a real difference. 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.
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.
Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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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Care First are recruiting a Learner Support Assistant to join their team and make a genuine difference in the lives of learners.
Job Title: Learner Support Assistant
Location: Care First - Pheasey, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 7HL
Salary: £18,947.50 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 27.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 9:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Permanent | 52 weeks per year
Start: February 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Learner Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at Care First.
About the Role
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, behavioural support requirements, complex health conditions, physical disabilities, and/or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD).
As a Learner Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality, person-centred care and educational support that helps each individual achieve their potential. Working within our ‘Skills Tank’ provision, you will deliver meaningful, fun, and engaging learning activities that encourage independence, growth, and confidence.
Key Responsibilities:
Support and promote the development of Service Users, meeting a wide range of educational, care, and social needs.
Actively assist the Hub Manager in delivering engaging sessions and activities, ensuring progress is tracked on daily systems.
Provide clear and accurate feedback to inform assessments, support plans, behaviour plans, and learning outcomes.
Deliver tailored support on both a 1:1 and group basis, encouraging independence and participation.
Organise resources, displays, and Service User groupings to create stimulating learning environments.
Ensure equipment is well-maintained and report any issues promptly.
Qualifications Required
Previous care experience supporting individuals with additional needs
Training in manual handling
Ability to safely administer medication
Understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion practices
Why join us?
Care First provides person-centred education and day provision for adults with learning difficulties, autism, mental health needs, and complex needs. Our tailored support helps students develop life skills, gain independence, and thrive within their communities.
We focus on achieving meaningful outcomes and supporting families. In a nurturing, inclusive environment, learners grow while staff benefit from ongoing development and career opportunities.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.
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 a real difference. 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.
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.
Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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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