1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Work Smarter. Live Better. Join the 4-Day Working Week!

Job Title: 1:1 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: March 2026
UK Applicants only - this role does not offer sponsorship

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, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay .

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join !

About the Role

At Crookhey Hall School, we're looking for a passionate 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to join our vibrant, supportive community. This role is more than a job - it's a chance to empower a young learner, helping them overcome challenges, grow in confidence, and achieve their full potential.
You'll work directly with an individual pupil with specific educational and behavioural needs, providing personalised support that's consistent, compassionate, and effective. Working closely with teachers, the SENCo, and therapists, you'll implement tailored strategies and celebrate every success - big or small.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to an individual pupil, helping them navigate their learning and personal development
• Implement and adapt personalised educational and behavioural plans aligned with their Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Monitor progress, celebrate achievements, and address challenges in learning and behaviour
• Support emotional regulation and resilience through patient, empathetic guidance
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCo, and therapists to ensure a holistic approach
• Supervise and support during breaks, lunch, transitions, and off-site activities

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C/4+)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Patience, resilience, and initiative
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to build trusting relationships and maintain high expectations
• Basic IT literacy and willingness to learn

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience in education, care, or SEN settings
• Relevant qualifications (Childcare, Education, Social Care)
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism or SEMH needs

You'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team where your contribution matters every day. Enjoy professional growth, make meaningful connections, and see the difference you make in a pupil's life.

About Us

Crookhey Hall School is a specialist SEMH school for boys and girls aged 10-17, set on a 15-acre countryside campus near Lancaster.

We provide a structured, nurturing environment where pupils build confidence, self-esteem, and resilience. Small classes and personalised pathways support academic, vocational, and personal development. Our dedicated team helps pupils re-engage with learning and prepares them for independent, successful futures.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

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

Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

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.