Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant - Thriftwood School & College - School site (Galleywood)

LGPCD Pay Scale: 4, Point 8 (Range 8-9)

Actual Salary: From £20,116.00 to £20,438.000

(These figures include the holiday pay entitlement for someone with less than five years' continuous service, as specified by the Essex County Council Modification Order).

Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026 (Midday)
Interview Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026 ( Morning)

Required as soon as possible

Would you like a job in Chelmsford that fits around your personal life?
Would you like to work with respectful, well-mannered students and join a friendly team of like-minded colleagues?
Would you like to leave work each day knowing you've made a difference?

Thriftwood is a well-respected, 'Outstanding' provision for pupils with moderate learning difficulties. Our students have a range of different needs, which may include difficulties with communication, social or physical skills and, because of this, they often need a little extra help to manage everyday activities.

We can offer you:

A range of high quality, professional development opportunities
Varied, interesting and highly rewarding work
Support to progress your career at Thriftwood and across the SEAX Trust schools
A commitment to staff wellbeing, including an employee assistance programme offering free counselling to all staff and their close family members
A social, caring and dedicated team of colleagues, focussed on the best outcomes for all students and staff
A bright new future

To Apply: Please complete a SEAX Trust Application Form in full available at www.thriftwoodschool.com and www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk

For additional information and queries please telephone:

School: Tracey Imhof on 01245 266880

Thriftwood is part of the SEAX Trust group of special schools

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 SEND provisions across Essex https://www.seaxtrust.com/

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.