Learning Support Assistant

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Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Copper Fields School, Gunnislake, PL18 9EH
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (£13.25 per hour) (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Rota: Monday 8.30am – 5.00pm | Tuesday to Friday 8.30am – 3.45pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: May 2026

UK applicants only. This position does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Copper Fields School. In this role, you will assist students with diverse and complex needs in achieving their academic, social, and emotional potential. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about fostering learning in a supportive, safe, and engaging environment.

You will:
- Collaborate with individual students and small groups to enhance their learning and development
- Aid teachers in designing and delivering lessons that cater to students’ specific needs
- Prepare classrooms, materials, and resources to create inviting learning spaces
- Establish positive, trusting relationships with students to promote their participation and engagement
- Support students' social, emotional, and behavioral growth
- Monitor and communicate student progress to teaching staff
- Contribute to the development and execution of individual education plans
- Help maintain high standards of behavior, safeguarding, and student wellbeing
- Assist with extra-curricular activities, outings, and learning experiences as needed
- Work effectively as part of a team, sharing best practices and assisting colleagues

About You
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of students with SEN/ASC
- Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrates patience
- Can adapt and think creatively to support learning
- Exhibits resilience, positivity, and a readiness to learn
- Has prior experience in education (preferred but not mandatory)

About Us
Copper Fields School is a specialist co-educational institution located in Gunnislake, Cornwall, serving students aged 4–16 with autism, communication and language needs, and additional complex needs. In a nurturing and inclusive setting, students receive tailored support to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our comprehensive curriculum, enriched through outdoor learning and community experiences, promotes independence, confidence, and personal development. At Copper Fields, we celebrate each individual, empowering students to achieve their best outcomes and prepare for life beyond their school years.

For more than 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialized care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As a member of Outcomes First Group, we are at the forefront of innovative, evidence-based approaches that yield meaningful, measurable outcomes for all in our care.

We take pride in being certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth consecutive year in 2025.

Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the center of all we do, ensuring that each day brings the fulfillment of making a genuine impact. 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 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, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of discounts available in the UK and internationally
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment assistance

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume 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 informed throughout the process, Outcomes First Group is not liable for any loss of earnings or related costs incurred by applicants due to delays or changes in compliance processes. All phases of the compliance process are subject to essential safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may influence timelines.