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 were putting wellbeing first.
Thats why were 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 its already in place or just around the corner, nows the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant Outreach
Salary: 22,800 per annum (not pro rata)
Location: Fieldstone School, Devon, TQ12 1NH
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am 4:30pm
Start: October 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Are you passionate about helping young people thrive in a variety of learning environments?
About the Role
Were looking for a Learning Support Assistant Outreach to join our team at Fieldstone School. This is a unique opportunity to support pupils outside of the traditional classroom setting, including in homes, community spaces, and alternative provisions.
Working under the guidance of the Outreach Lead and Deputy Principal, you will play a key role in delivering bespoke support to learners with special educational needs, helping them engage positively with their education and build confidence in everyday life.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the planning and delivery of individualised programmes tailored to pupils needs.
* Work across various outreach settings including home environments, community venues, and alternative provisions.
* Create and maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment wherever support is delivered.
* Promote emotional wellbeing and social development by modelling and encouraging positive behaviour.
* Collaborate with families, teachers, and other professionals to ensure consistent support.
* Uphold safeguarding, child protection, and confidentiality protocols at all times.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and school policies.
What Were Looking For
* GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at grade 4/C or above.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* A compassionate, patient, and adaptable individual.
* Someone able to work independently across different settings.
* A strong communicator who can build rapport with pupils, families, and colleagues.
* Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
About us
Fieldstone School is an independent day school, supporting the most vulnerable young people in society aged 5-16; those children who do not find it easy to fit into existing educational provision. This can be for many reasons, including a range of behavioural, emotional and educational challenges, exacerbated by being on the autistic spectrum. Other difficulties such as sensory processing disorders, attachment disorders or those having faced trauma in their lives.
It is our intention that every student will achieve their full potential in both academic and personal development. As a day school, we provide an alternative to residential education which supports our students to develop independence and social skills whilst living in their home environment.
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.
Why join Acorn Education?
We place the outcomes of the pupilsand vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll 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.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll get an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* Your Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, which enables you to choose the package thats right for you, including:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*Youll 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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