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. 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.
Outcomes First Group is implementing a 4-Day Working Week Trial, which may allow you to work one day less per week (or equivalent hours) while receiving full-time pay. 4DWW will be rolled out within our school when we have a full complement of staff.
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
* 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 have 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. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
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 a comprehensive 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
Via our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, you can tailor your package to you, including:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support - enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 4DWW is 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay, subject to probation and not a contractual benefit.
Compliance
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 compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. This role does not sponsor work visas.
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