Learning Support Assistant

At Outcomes First Schools we believe in creating a better work life balance

Job Title:   Learning Support Assistant

Location:   Robins Way School, Near Amesbury, SP4 8J

Hours:       37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am to 4.30pm

Salary:       £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract:   Permanent | Term Time Only

Start:         November 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Be the person who helps a young person believe in what they can achieve.

Do you want a career where every day has purpose and you can genuinely change lives? At Robins Way School, we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic and resilient Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team and help young people overcome barriers, build confidence and discover their potential.

This is so much more than a support role. You’ll become a trusted mentor, positive role model and champion for students who need someone to believe in them, encourage them and celebrate every step forward.

Working closely with students who need personalised support, you’ll provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to help them access learning, develop communication skills, build resilience and grow in independence. Most importantly, you’ll help create a safe, nurturing environment where every student feels valued, understood and able to succeed.

Our students may present with:

Speech and sound disorders

Expressive language difficulties

Delayed understanding of language

Concentration challenges

Work avoidance behaviours

Key Responsibilities

Safeguard and promote the welfare, safety and wellbeing of all students

Provide consistent 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual learning needs

Work in line with professional standards, statutory requirements and school policies

Support the day-to-day organisation and smooth running of the classroom

Take responsibility for agreed areas of work, reviewed annually through performance management

Contribute positively to the school’s continued development and improvement journey

Build positive, professional relationships with students, colleagues and families

Undertake additional responsibilities as required

We're looking for someone who is:

Compassionate, patient and positive

Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs

Resilient and calm when faced with challenges

A strong communicator who builds positive relationships easily

A team player who enjoys working collaboratively

Flexible, proactive and eager to learn

Motivated to make a real difference every single day

Full UK Driving Licence required

If you are passionate about special education, resilient in your approach, and committed to helping young people succeed both academically and emotionally, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Robins Way School based near Amesbury, Wiltshire, is an exciting new addition to the Acorn portfolio. We provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for supporting young people aged 7 – 11 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. 

Every child at Robins Way is seen, heard, and valued. Our mission is to equip them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed, both academically and personally. Through a creative and flexible approach to teaching, we help every child overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

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.

Why Join Us?

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.

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.

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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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