Overview
Learning Support Assistant at Barton School, Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 6DA. 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm. Permanent contract; term time only. Start: September 2025. UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. Barton School is a specialist setting for children and young people with autism, aged 5 to 19. The school is part of Outcomes First Group. This role is part of the 4-Day Week Trial (4DWW). 4DWW offers the potential to work one day less per week (or equivalent hours) while receiving full-time pay, subject to probation and operational needs.
Job details
* Job title: Learning Support Assistant
* Location: Barton School, Barton-upon-Humber DN18 6DA
* Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm
* Salary: £22,300.00 per annum (not pro rata)
* Contract: Permanent; Term Time only
* Start: September 2025
* Eligibility: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Key responsibilities
* Work with individual pupils or small groups to promote engagement and learning
* Prepare classrooms and materials to meet a range of learning styles
* Assist in the planning and delivery of creative, tailored lessons
* Build positive relationships with pupils and staff to support development and well‑being
* Support pupils in developing both academic and life skills in a safe, inclusive environment
Requirements / what we’re looking for
* Calm, engaging, and resilient under pressure
* Works well as part of a supportive and collaborative team
* Motivated to make a real difference in the lives of young people
* Ideally has experience in a Special Educational Needs (SEN) setting or similar environment
* Holds GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in Maths and English
About us
Options Barton School provides specialist education for pupils aged 8–19 with autism and related complex needs and behaviours that challenge. Located in Barton Upon Humber, North Lincolnshire, we are within easy reach of Barton, Scunthorpe, Doncaster, Hull and surrounding towns. Outcomes First Group includes Options Autism, delivering care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of our work, so you’ll have a meaningful positive impact. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare; all applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Wellbeing support and access to mental health services and health checks
We offer a flexible benefits platform (Vista) with a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, and family growth support (enhanced maternity/paternity leave, paid fertility treatment support).
4DWW note: You’ll work 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay. 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is 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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All stages of the recruitment process are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements.
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