Barton School is a specialist setting for children and young people with autism, aged 5 to 19. Due to exciting ongoing growth projects, we are expanding our team and are now thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated and close‑knit 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 unique educational needs of each pupil. Your work will help maximise every pupil’s progress, confidence and ability to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
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
Qualifications
* 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
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* "Your Wellbeing Matters" – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
* A market‑leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, including:
o A wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
o 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
o Cycle to Work Schemes
o Electric Car Purchase Scheme
o Critical illness cover
o Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, with paid fertility treatment support
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to 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. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Options Barton School provides Specialist Education for pupils of ages 8‑19 years with Autism and associated complex needs and behaviours that challenge. 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 our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
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