Learning Support Assistant

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Job Title

Learning Support Assistant

Location

Robins Way School, Amesbury, SP4 8J

Hours

37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.00am and 4.30pm

Salary

£22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract

Permanent | Term Time Only

Start

September 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Do you want a career where you can genuinely change lives? At Robins Way School, we're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and resilient Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team and help young people overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve things they never thought possible.

This is more than a support role – it's an opportunity to become a trusted mentor, role model and champion for pupils who need encouragement, understanding and belief in their potential.

Every day brings new challenges, new successes and the chance to make a lasting difference.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll work closely with pupils who require personalised support to access learning and thrive both academically and emotionally.

You'll provide tailored 1

1 and small-group support, helping pupils develop communication skills, confidence, resilience and independence while creating a safe, nurturing environment where they can flourish.

Our pupils may present with

Speech and sound disorders

Expressive language difficulties

Delayed understanding of language

Concentration challenges

Work avoidance behaviours

Key Responsibilities

Safeguard and promote the welfare, safety and wellbeing of all pupils

Provide consistent 1

1 and small group support tailored to individual learning needs

Work in line with professional standards, statutory requirements and school policies

Support the day-to-day organisation and smooth running of the classroom

Take responsibility for agreed areas of work, reviewed annually through performance management

Contribute positively to the school’s continued development and improvement journey

Build positive, professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and families

Undertake additional responsibilities as required

About You

We're looking for someone who is

Compassionate, patient and positive

Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs

Resilient and calm when faced with challenges

A strong communicator who builds positive relationships easily

A team player who enjoys working collaboratively

Flexible, proactive and eager to learn

Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

Motivated to make a real difference every single day

Full UK Driving Licence

If you are passionate about special education, resilient in your approach, and committed to helping young people succeed both academically and emotionally, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Robins Way School based in Amesbury, Wiltshire, is an exciting new addition to the Acorn portfolio. We provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for primary-aged pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Every child at Robins Way is seen, heard, and valued. Our mission is to equip them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed, both academically and personally. Through a creative and flexible approach to teaching, we help every child overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the 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.

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including

Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits

Hundreds of UK and international discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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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