Learning Support Assistant - Maternity Cover

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Learning Support Assistant – Maternity Cover

Crookhey Hall School, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0HA

37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm

£22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)

Fixed term until July 2027, Term Time Only

July 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic, supportive, and inspiring educational environment? If so, we want you to join our team!

• Work closely with individual pupils and small groups on educational activities.
• Support teachers in developing and delivering tailored learning programmes.
• Encourage positive relationships, self-esteem and social development.
• Assist with classroom organisation, displays and preparation of learning materials.
• Join pupils on educational visits and occasional transport to enhance learning experience.
• Contribute to pupil progress reports and share insights at staff meetings.

• English & Maths GCSE or equivalent.
• A full UK Driving Licence.
• A dedicated, patient, and enthusiastic individual.
• A love for working with children and helping them thrive.
• A team player ready to support teachers and embrace new challenges.

Crookhey Hall School is a specialist SEMH school for boys and girls aged 10–17, set on a 15-acre countryside campus near Lancaster. We provide a structured, nurturing environment where pupils build confidence, self-esteem and resilience. Small classes and personalised pathways support academic, vocational, and personal development.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. We are part of Outcomes First Group, a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs.

• 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 and wellbeing insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, Critical illness cover, Family Growth Support, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, 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. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. We do 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.