Job Title:

Learning Support Assistant Location:

Trent Acres, Kings Bromley, DE13 7HR Salary:

£23,638 per annum (not pro rata) Hours:

40 hours per week | Monday to Friday Contract:

Permanent, Term Time Only Start Date:

February 2026 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. At Outcomes First Group, we put wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you work 80% of your hours for 100% of your pay*. Many of our schools have already adopted the 4DWW, with others preparing to introduce it once fully staffed—making now a great time to join

#teamOFG . About the Role You will support pupils to overcome barriers to learning, celebrate their successes, and make a positive difference to their education and personal development. Working alongside teachers, you will provide classroom support on a one-to-one and small group basis, help prepare learning resources, and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment. You will: Support pupils individually and in groups Assist with lesson delivery and learning activities Promote positive behaviour and a calm classroom environment Prepare classroom resources and support school activities Maintain records of pupil progress and behaviour Work collaboratively with teachers, therapy staff, and pastoral teams Supervise pupils during break and lunch times What We're Looking For We’re looking for someone who is: Calm, engaging, and resilient. Able to work well as part of a team. Motivated by seeing pupils achieve and grow. Open to learning new skills and approaches. Experience working with children in an SEN/ASC environment would be an advantage, but it’s not essential. If you bring excellent support skills, the right personal qualities, and a genuine passion for helping pupils reach their full potential, we’ll provide you with the training and development you need to succeed. These roles are also a fantastic fit for people with experience in customer-facing industries such as retail, hospitality, or leisure who are looking for a new career that’s both meaningful and rewarding. About Us Options Trent Acres School is currently undergoing development and increasing its pupils numbers transitioning from 30 pupils to 60 pupils recently and with approval to open an Early Years Unit and extend our Primary provision. Due to this exciting time for the School the job roles currently advertised are all new as part of this development. The school is purpose built, modern and welcoming with a range of specialist learning areas including an indoor and outdoor riding school and outdoor gymnasium. Children also have the opportunity to work with our horses, donkeys, goats, alpaca and chickens. Learning outside of the classroom is a fundamental part of life at Trent Acres. We have a dedicated staff team who are focused on the delivery of high quality, child centred, bespoke packages of care and education. For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running Why Join Us? 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 put pupil outcomes at the heart of everything we do, ensuring your work makes a meaningful impact every day, and 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. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. *4DWW subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit. 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. #1