Overview
Learning Support Assistant location: Glebedale School, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 3AY. Salary: Up to £22,000 per annum (not pro rata). Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only. Start Date: October 2026.
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our close-knit and supportive team at Glebedale School. This is a rewarding role where you’ll play a key part in supporting pupils to thrive academically and emotionally, often on a 1:1 basis, to help them achieve their full potential.
About The Role
You’ll work closely with teachers to provide tailored support for individual pupils and small groups.
* Working 1:1 with pupils, providing tailored support to meet their individual learning and emotional needs
* Supporting pupils across a broad and balanced curriculum
* Assisting in the development and delivery of individual educational or behaviour programmes
* Preparing and organising classroom materials and learning resources
* Supporting the class teacher in managing classroom activities
* Promoting the emotional and social development of pupils through positive and proactive engagement
* Recording and reporting pupil progress in line with agreed procedures
* Occasionally accompanying and transporting pupils on educational visits or journeys home
Who We Are Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is patient, flexible, and passionate about supporting young people with additional needs—particularly those who require 1:1 attention.
* GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above in Maths and English
* Previous experience working in a school or with children/young people (highly desirable)
* Experience supporting pupils with additional needs, particularly in a 1:1 setting
* A compassionate and calm approach to behaviour support
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* A willingness to be hands-on and flexible, including assisting with transport if needed
About Us
Glebedale School is a special needs school providing education for ages 7 and upwards. We focus on therapy, education and personal development to help pupils grow academically, socially and emotionally. We educate about 30 pupils from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and Cheshire areas. Our last Ofsted in December 2022 rated us “Good”. We are part of Acorn Education and Outcomes First Group, leaders in specialist education for vulnerable pupils. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why Join Acorn Education?
We place the outcomes of pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of what we do. You’ll wake every day knowing your role positively impacts others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us. 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 Vista, our Flexible Benefits Platform, you can choose a package that includes:
* 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
Additional Notes
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 4DWW (4-Day Working Week) is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit. 80% of contractual hours for 100% pay applies to 4DWW, where applicable.
Compliance
Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All stages of the compliance process are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. This job posting does not constitute a guarantee of employment.
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