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30.58 hours per week
Monday-Friday
(0845 - 3.10 Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri / 0845 - 3.45 Tue), with 25 mins for lunch break
40 weeks per year
LGS Scale 4 (Range 6-7)
2x Permanent Contracts
The Learning Support Assistant will be working in partnership with class teachers and higher level teaching assistants to assist pupils' with moderate learning difficulties and additional complex needs, in line with the curriculum, codes of practice and school policies and procedures. The role of the Learning Support Assistant at Thriftwood requires a level of physical fitness and mental agility that may far exceed the demands found in mainstream schools.
School caters for young people aged between 5-13 years. All learners have a learning
disability and additional complex difficulties - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Social Communication Difficulties, Emotional and Behavioural difficulties.
We offer:
- A busy and creative work environment
- A highly supportive team of staff
- Opportunities for professional development
A SEAX Trust application form MUST BE COMPLETED
** SOCIAL DISTANCING OF 2 METRES WILL BE OBSERVED AT INTERVIEW **
Information about the School
Thriftwood is an outstanding SEND School and College, offering a wealth of opportunities and experiences to its pupils, their families and staff. It is based on two sites in Chelmsford; Thriftwood School site lies in Galleywood and Thriftwood College in Melbourne. It forms a part of the SEAX Multi-Academy Trust, which encompasses provisions across Essex and the Trust Headquarters are based at Thriftwood College.