Overview
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.
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. 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.
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
Outcomes Barton School provides Specialist Education for pupils with autism and associated needs. We are part of Outcomes First Group and 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 appropriate.
Why join Options Autism? We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day knowing your role will have a positive impact. We are proud to be recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’ and to offer a strong focus on safeguarding and pupil welfare.
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Wellbeing and health support services
* Access to Vista benefits platform with health, wellbeing, insurance benefits, discounts, and more
* Cycle to Work and Electric Car schemes
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support with enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment support
4-Day Week Trial (4DWW)
4DWW allows receiving full-time pay while working 4 days or equivalent hours. 4DWW is subject to probation and is not a contractual benefit. Applications may close early if a high volume is received.
Responsibilities in Practice
* Support teachers in delivering creative and individualized lessons tailored to each pupil’s needs
* Assist with planning and delivery of lessons and the development of academic and life skills
* Foster a safe, inclusive environment and positive relationships with pupils and staff
Equality, diversity and safeguarding are integral to our recruitment process. This vacancy is open to UK applicants only. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
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