Overview
How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? 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, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Position: 1:1 Learning Support Assistant
Location: Crookhey Hall School, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0HA
Salary: £20,906.25 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm
Start Date: October 2025
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
After 6 weeks in post, you will qualify for the 4-day working week - work 4 days but get paid for 5 days!
About Crookhey Hall School
Crookhey Hall School is seeking a caring, resilient, and dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to provide personalised, consistent support to an individual pupil with specific educational and behavioural needs.
Crookhey Hall School is a specialist Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) school for boys and girls aged 10 to 17. Set in a 15-acre countryside site near Lancaster, we offer a calm and structured environment where pupils can grow in confidence, build self-esteem, and achieve their goals.
We provide a tailored education experience that nurtures not only academic and vocational skills but also personal development and emotional wellbeing. Our dedicated team helps every pupil unlock their potential and prepare for a brighter, more independent future.
Role and Responsibilities
* Provide full-time 1:1 support for an individual pupil
* Implement and adapt the pupil’s educational and behavioural programmes
* Monitor and record progress in learning, engagement, and behaviour
* Support emotional regulation and promote resilience
* Liaise with teachers, SENCo, and therapists for consistency of support
* Supervise during unstructured times (breaks, lunch, transitions)
* Accompany the pupil off-site where required
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 (e.g., Childcare, Education, Social Care)
* Experience with Autism or SEMH needs
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support services and physical health checks
* Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, with health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
* Discount options, Cycle to Work Schemes, Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support – 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.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
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.
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