Learning Support Assistant
4 days ago
Stoke-on-Trent
We work smarter so that you can enjoy the things that matter outside of work Job Title: Learning Support Assistant Location: Glebedale School, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 3AY Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday – Friday 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 At Glebedale School, our Learning Support Assistants are much more than classroom support. They are trusted adults, role models and advocates who help students overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve things they never thought possible. Whether you're experienced in education, care, youth work, residential support, coaching or customer-facing roles where relationships matter, this could be the rewarding career move you're looking for. Working alongside teachers and a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll help create a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where every student feels valued, understood and empowered to succeed. No two days are the same, but every day brings the opportunity to make a lasting impact. What you will be doing • Providing tailored 1:1 and small-group support to help students engage, learn and achieve, • Building positive, trusting relationships that promote confidence, wellbeing and independence, • Supporting learning across a broad and engaging curriculum, • Helping implement individual education, behaviour and wellbeing plans, • Working closely with teachers and other professionals to support student progress, • Encouraging positive social, emotional and behavioural development, • Recording progress and celebrating achievements, no matter how small, • Occasionally supporting educational visits and transport arrangements where required Who we are looking for You don't need to have worked in a school before. We welcome applications from people who are passionate about supporting young people and making a difference. • GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/Level 4 or above) or equivalent required, • Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals, • A caring, resilient and patient approach, • The ability to remain calm and positive when faced with challenges, • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, • A proactive attitude and willingness to get involved in all aspects of school life, • Driving licence required About us Glebedale School is a special needs school which provides provision for ages 7 years and upwards. We provide a nurturing and welcoming environment to SEMH students, and our curriculum has a keen focus on therapy, education and personal development. Our school aims to help students grow academically, socially and emotionally to enable them to become capable future citizens. We provide education to 40 students from the Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and Cheshire areas. At our last Ofsted in July 2025, we were rated “Good”. At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running. Why Join Us? We place students 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 students 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. OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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. #1
