Learning Support Assistant

About the Role We are looking for a committed Learning Support Assistant to join our team and make a significant impact on the lives of students needing one-on-one support. This opportunity allows you to assist young individuals in overcoming learning barriers, boosting their confidence, and realizing their potential.

You will deliver tailored support to students facing various social, emotional, and educational challenges. This may include assisting students with speech and sound disorders, difficulties in expressive language, delayed comprehension of language, issues with concentration, and avoidance of tasks.

While the primary focus is on education, this role also entails supporting families, caregivers, and the broader community, collaborating closely with professionals like Social Workers, Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists, and Early Intervention Teams. Some duties may extend beyond the classroom setting.

You will play a crucial role in the school’s commitment to fostering the learning, personal growth, and well-being of all students.

Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of students
- Adhere to professional standards, statutory obligations, and school policies
- Assist with the daily organization and administration within the school
- Take charge of designated areas of work, with annual reviews through performance management
- Positively contribute to the school’s improvement initiatives
- Assume additional responsibilities as needed

Who We’re Looking For
We are in search of an individual who is patient, resilient, and truly passionate about supporting young people:
- Prior experience in a SEND school or a specialized environment
- Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- A calm, consistent, and nurturing demeanor
- A strong team player with outstanding communication abilities
- A genuine dedication to helping students overcome obstacles and thrive

About Us
Established in 2018, The Wenlock School is a co-educational day school catering to students aged 7–18 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism, and related learning differences.

We are striving to create an Outstanding provision – a school that transforms lives through creativity, care, and dedication. Our staff is enthusiastic about making a meaningful difference, guiding every student to achieve their full potential in a therapeutic and inclusive setting.

At Wenlock, you will join a dedicated community that prioritizes innovation, collaboration, and compassion. Together, we empower students to succeed and lay the groundwork for a brighter future.

Acorn Education offers fulfilling careers and meaningful challenges while making a positive impact on young lives. As a leading UK provider of specialized education for children and young people with special educational needs and a part of Outcomes First Group, we implement innovative, evidence-based strategies that promote measurable progress and long-lasting effects.

We are proud to announce that in 2025, Outcomes First Group was officially recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth consecutive year.

Why Join Us?
We place students and vulnerable young adults at the center of all we do, ensuring that each day brings the fulfillment of making a genuine difference. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks, and successful candidates will be required to complete a fully enhanced DBS check.

- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options for increased contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health assessments
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
- Health, well-being, and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of discounts across the UK and internationally
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness coverage
- Family Growth Support, featuring enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a substantial number of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to conducting a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we strive to keep applicants updated throughout the process, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or related costs incurred by applicants due to delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and adherence to statutory requirements, which may affect timelines.