WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We welcome applications from people with a variety of backgrounds. While prior experience working in SEN/ASC is advantageous, it’s not essential. What really matters is your motivation, resilience, and desire to make a difference.

This role may suit you if you’re currently working in:

• Retail, hospitality, or other customer-facing roles and looking for a meaningful career change
• A school or care setting and want to deepen your impact
• Or if you are just beginning your journey into education and are ready to learn and grow

ABOUT US

Copper Fields School provides full-time specialist co-education for up to 60 pupils aged 4-16, who have a primary need of Autism Spectrum, communication and language and often additional needs.
Our vision to empower our learners to achieve their best outcomes is achieved through high quality education, in preparation for life. Our wonderful setting in Gunnislake facilitates a nurturing approach for students who have found the mainstream environment unable to meet their needs and a barrier to them being the best they can be. We pride ourselves on our culture of everyone being a unique individual. Together we achieve, through recognising and harnessing our strengths. We aim to unearth hidden talents and interests, inspire and empower.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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.

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.

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UK APPLICANTS ONLY. THIS ROLE DOES NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

As part of our continued growth, Copper Fields School, part of Options Autism, is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our close-knit, passionate team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), you will support our teachers in delivering creative, individualised learning experiences tailored to each pupil’s educational needs. You’ll help maximise each pupil’s potential for academic success, emotional resilience, and personal development.
This role is perfect for someone looking to begin or grow a career in education—especially in SEN (Special Educational Needs) or Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC). You’ll work closely with pupils with varied and complex needs in an inclusive, supportive, and safeguarding-focused environment where pupil voice and wellbeing are always prioritised.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support individual pupils or small groups, both inside and outside the classroom
• Help prepare classroom materials and create engaging learning environments
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils to promote learning and interaction
• Support teachers with lesson planning and delivery where appropriate
• Foster a calm, safe, and supportive space for every pupil to grow

This role may suit you if you’re currently working in:

• Retail, hospitality, or other customer-facing roles and looking for a meaningful career change
• A school or care setting and want to deepen your impact
• Or if you are just beginning your journey into education and are ready to learn and gro