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· Do you want a new challenge?
· Are you committed to working with SEN pupils to maximise their progress?
· Do you want to work in a thriving, popular and supportive special needs School & College?
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our highly skilled staff team. This role is to support and enable the transition of a new student and work with them within the class group.
The Learning Support Assistant will be working in partnership with class teachers to support and enable students with Special Educational Needs (moderate learning difficulties and additional complex needs) to access learning and the curriculum 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
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT - Key Stage 2 Support
FIXED TERM CONTRACT to 31st August 2026
30.58hrs per week
0845am - 3.10pm Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri 0845am - 15.45pm Tue
(with 25mins lunch)
Scale 4 (point range 6-7)
40 weeks per annum to include Inset Days
Start date: January 2022
The contact for this role is Mrs Tracey Imhof email: traceyimhof@thriftwoodschool.com
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.