Overview
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
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. We are expanding our team and are pleased to offer a Learning Support Assistant role to join our dedicated school community.
About The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will support our teachers in delivering creative and individualised learning experiences tailored to the educational needs of each pupil. Your work will help maximise every pupil’s progress, confidence, and ability to thrive in and out of the classroom. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with varied and complex needs and is looking to start or continue a rewarding career in education. You will work in a school that fosters a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected, and actively involved in their learning journey.
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
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who:
* Is calm, engaging, and resilient under pressure
* Works well as part of a supportive and collaborative team
* Is motivated to make a real difference in the lives of young people
* Ideally has experience in a Special Educational Needs (SEN) setting or similar
* 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 years with autism and associated complex needs. Based in Barton Upon Humber, North Lincolnshire, we are within easy reach of Barton, Scunthorpe, Doncaster, Hull and surrounding towns. For over 16 years Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading the sector in delivering new approaches with measurable outcomes. 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 everything we do, so you’ll wake each day knowing your role will have a significant positive impact. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS where applicable.
Benefits
You’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* Wellbeing support and access to health services
Additionally, through Vista, our Flexible Benefits Platform, you can access a broader package including:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support with enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment support
Additional Information
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% pay during the 4-day working week trial (4DWW) subject to probation. 4DWW is not a contractual benefit.
Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and follows Keeping Children Safe in Education. All stages of the compliance process are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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