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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 we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re 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 it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG. Role: Learning Support Assistant Location: Longdon Hall School, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS15 4PT Salary: £20,906.25 per annum (not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Rota: Monday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | Tuesday to Thursday: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm | Friday: 8:30 am – 3:45 pm Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only Start Date: October 2025 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our close-knit team at Longdon Hall School, part of Acorn Education. About the Role As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll support our teachers in delivering creative, tailored teaching to meet the diverse educational needs of our pupils. Your efforts will help maximise each pupil’s achievement and development in a supportive, inclusive environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting or continuing their career in education, particularly motivated to inspire learning in pupils with varied and complex needs. You’ll work in a school where safeguarding is paramount, pupils are respected and heard, and where quality is always our priority. What You'll Do: • Support individual pupils and small groups, helping them engage and learn effectively, • Assist teachers with lesson planning and delivery, • Prepare classrooms and learning materials We are looking for people who share our vision of building incredible futures by empowering students to be happy and successful in the world. Requirements: • Educated to GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English, • Full UK Driving Licence (preferred), • Calm, engaging, resilient, and a strong team player Longdon Hall School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. This opportunity is in Lichfield which is within commutable distance of Cannock, Burton upon Trent and surrounding areas. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. 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. 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 pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll 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 you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover 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. *You’ll 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 #1

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 we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re 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 it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG. Role: Teaching Assistant Location: Longdon Hall School, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS15 4PT Salary: £20,906.25 per annum (not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | Tuesday to Thursday: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm | Friday: 8:30 am – 3:45 pm Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only Start Date: October 2025 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. As part of our continued growth, we are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team at Longdon Hall School. Enjoy a rewarding career in education where you’ll have a genuine impact on pupils’ lives. Become part of an amazing team that creates supportive, nurturing environments, helping our pupils achieve far more than they ever expected. About the Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with our brilliant pupils, each with varied and complex needs, supporting their unique learning journeys. You’ll help prepare learning materials, run classroom activities, and provide hands-on support under supervision. Beyond academics, you’ll support pupils’ emotional and physical needs, helping them grow as individuals and engage confidently with the world around them. You will face challenges but flourish as you develop your skills, share knowledge with colleagues, and progress in a rewarding career path. Every day is different, and you will always have the support, advice, and guidance to thrive. Who We Are Looking For • Experience of working in SEND settings is required, • Adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, indoors and outdoors, • Caring and responsive, capable of running activities, leading outdoor experiences, or supervising pupils exploring new environments, • A team player who values mutual support and collaboration Longdon Hall School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. This opportunity is in Lichfield which is within commutable distance of Cannock, Burton upon Trent and surrounding areas. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. 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. 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 pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll 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 you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover 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. *You’ll 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 #1

We are proud to support over 10,000 residents and clients across residential aged care homes, home care, retirement living, day therapy and day respite centres. Knowledge of aged care funding (essential);. Knowledge of the application of Federal, State and Local Government Regulations, Statutes, and