LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Mildenhall, Suffolk
Support, nurture, inspire, empower
On Track Education
On Track Education provides specialist education for young people with diverse and complex needs. Established in 2004 by a dedicated team of Special Educational Needs (SEN) teachers, we now operate nine independent schools across England. At the heart of our philosophy is a commitment to providing a nurturing, personalised, and needs-led educational experience, aiming to restore young people’s self-confidence and self-motivation through flexible programmes that combine academic, vocational, and outdoor learning opportunities.
On Track Mildenhall
On Track Education Mildenhall is a well-established independent special school for pupils aged 11–16 with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties. Rated Good in all areas by Ofsted in March 2023, the school has been supporting young people for over 15 years. We offer a highly personalised curriculum designed to inspire and engage, enabling pupils to achieve a wide range of accreditations, including GCSEs, BTECs, and Level 1/Level 2 qualifications.
Our facilities include fully equipped vocational workshops for car mechanics and woodwork, an art studio, a food technology kitchen, an astro-turf pitch, an ICT suite, and specialist classrooms. Pupils learn in small groups or through 1:1 teaching, supported by a high staff-to-student ratio to ensure individual needs are met.
With a strong emphasis on social and emotional development, we prioritise building trusting, respectful relationships between staff and pupils as the foundation for success. Our motivational and progressive curriculum is underpinned by the therapeutic principles of THRIVE®, promoting emotional wellbeing alongside academic achievement.
The Role
You will play a key role in helping pupils re-engage with learning, build confidence, and achieve meaningful progress. Key responsibilities include:
For further details on this role, please download our Information Pack for Job Applicants.
About you
We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion for working with young people and making a real difference in their lives. Ideally, you will:
Why join On Track Education?
Salary & benefits
£26,440.00 per day per annum.
Company benefits include:
Working hours
Full-time: Monday and Friday 8.30am and 4.30pm.
Closing date:
Completed application forms must be submitted by Friday 31st July 2026. Please note that applications will be viewed on receipt and we reserve the right to close the role early.
Safeguarding and equality statement
On Track Education Services is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is central to everything we do, and all staff are required to remain vigilant and responsive to any child protection concerns.
As part of our safer recruitment process, robust pre-employment checks will be carried out before any appointment is confirmed. This includes a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, as amended by the Exceptions Orders 1975, 2013 and 2020, therefore, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and do not need to be disclosed. If disclosed in error, they will not be taken into consideration.
On Track Education is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,440.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
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