Learning Support Assistant – No Experience Necessary | Maternity Cover

At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover) Location: Crookhey Hall School, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0HA Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am to 4.00pm Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata) Contract: Fixed term until July 2027 | Term Time Only Start: ASAP UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role Looking for a Career with More Purpose? You don’t need years of classroom experience to make a difference to a young person’s life. At Crookhey Hall School, we’re looking for a caring, positive and resilient Learning Support Assistant to join our team on a maternity cover contract. If you’ve worked in care, support work, youth work, coaching, residential care or another people-focused role, your skills could be a great fit for specialist education. You’ll work with pupils who need a little more support to engage with education, build confidence and recognise what they’re capable of achieving. Some days you might be helping with classroom learning; others could involve practical activities, educational visits or simply being the trusted adult who helps a pupil through a difficult moment. You’ll be surrounded by experienced teachers and colleagues who will support you to develop your skills, so while previous SEN experience is welcomed, it isn’t essential. With Monday-to-Friday hours, a 4pm finish and term-time working, this is also an opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying a better balance outside of work. What you’ll do: Support pupils 1:1, in small groups and in the classroom, helping them engage with learning and achieve their individual goals. Build positive, trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, understood and confident. Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging and personalised learning activities. Encourage independence, communication, social skills and emotional wellbeing. Help pupils manage challenges using calm, consistent and po