Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

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 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.