Learning Support Assistant - Thriftwood School, Galleywood

Job Description

Thriftwood School, Slades Lane Galleywood, Chelmsford, CM2 8RW

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT for SEN MLD students Aged 7-13yrs
(Monday - Friday) 30hrs, 35mins

REQUIRED: ASAP

Would you like a job in Chelmsford that fits around your personal life?
Would you like to 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.

At Thriftwood, we believe that learning is life-long and that it applies to everyone, including our staff. Prior experience of working in education isn't therefore necessary - our most important requirement is for someone with an open-minded, 'can-do' attitude, who is willing to learn in the role.

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
Very competitive pay, including an additional week's pay per annum to cover training and development
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

LGPCD Pay Scale: 4, Point 7 (Range 7-8)
Actual Salary: From £18,573.00 (point 7) under 5 years' service to £19,117.00 (point 7) over 5 years' service, per annum (pro-rata) depending on experience and length of service

Interview Date: Thursday 27th March 2025

Closing date: Friday 21st March 2025

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.