Job Description:

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Job Title:   1 to 1 Learning Support Assistant
Location:   Crookhey Hall, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0HA
Hours:       37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4pm
Salary:       £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:   Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:         October 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

One Pupil. Consistent Support. A Difference You Can See Every Day. At Crookhey Hall, we’re looking for a caring and resilient 1 to 1 Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated, individual support to a pupil throughout their school day.

The heart of this role is consistency and connection. You’ll get to know the pupil as an individual, understanding how they communicate, what helps them engage with learning and what support they need when situations become challenging. By building trust and providing a calm, reliable presence, you’ll help them develop confidence, independence and a more positive experience of education.

Your support will extend beyond lessons. You could be helping the pupil access classroom learning, supporting emotional regulation, encouraging social interaction or getting involved in practical activities, recreation and educational visits.

Your 1 to 1 Support

Your primary focus will be providing individual support to an identified pupil, helping them participate in school life and work towards their personal and educational goals.

You’ll:

• Provide consistent 1 to 1 support throughout the school day
• Help the pupil access learning and adapt activities around their individual needs
• Build a positive and trusting professional relationship that helps them feel safe, understood and ready to learn
• Recognise individual triggers, strengths and communication needs and adapt your approach accordingly
• Provide calm and consistent support during challenging moments
• Encourage confidence, independence, communication and life skills
• Support emotional wellbeing, positive behaviour and social development
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to follow personalised learning and support plans
• Observe progress and share relevant information with the wider team
• Support participation in activities, recreation, educational visits and learning beyond the classroom

Who We’re Looking For

The right relationship can make a remarkable difference.

You don’t need previous experience in a specialist school. You may already work in education, or your experience could come from care, support work, youth work, coaching, residential care or another people focused role.

What matters is your ability to be patient, reliable and consistent. This pupil needs someone who can take the time to understand them, celebrate their progress and remain calm when things do not go to plan.

You’ll need:

• GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent
• A Full UK Driving Licence
• A caring, patient and positive approach
• The ability to build an appropriate and trusting relationship with a young person
• Resilience and the confidence to remain calm and consistent during challenging situations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability, professionalism and an understanding of confidentiality
• The flexibility to adapt your approach around an individual pupil’s needs
• A genuine commitment to helping a young person achieve their potential

About Us

Crookhey Hall School is a Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) School which caters for boys and girls aged 10 - 17 years of age. We provide young people with an educational experience that will not only extend their academic and vocational social skills and abilities but will also promote personal growth and help to build self-esteem. In this way it is hoped that each individual will aspire to achieve their full potential, eventually leaving school with the determination to make a positive contribution to society in the years to come.

Crookhey Hall School has a 15-acre setting in countryside south of Cockerham, near Lancaster. Due to the location, it would be beneficial for candidates to have a driving licence.

The aim of the site is to provide enough support to unlock each pupil’s potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We provide young people with as much freedom as possible in a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding.

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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