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 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent; Term Time only
Start: September 2025
Note: 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. Ongoing growth projects have led to a fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated and close-knit school community.
About the role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will support 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. This role suits someone who is passionate about supporting children with varied and complex needs and who wants to start or continue a rewarding career in education. The school 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 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 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 lead the sector in setting and 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 has a significant positive impact. 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.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* "Your Wellbeing Matters" – access to mental health support services and physical health checks
And a Market-leading Benefit Offering via Vista, including:
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discounts in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support with enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
Note on 4-Day Working Week (4DWW): Four-day working week trials may be available; 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay is possible, subject to probation and not a contractual benefit.
Safeguarding: Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. The recruitment process is kept fair and thorough in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Timescales may be affected by safeguarding checks and compliance requirements.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
References and related job postings are listed for context only and do not form part of this description.
#J-18808-Ljbffr