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SENIOR HLTA - Thriftwood College
LGPCD Pay Scale: 6, Point 14 (Range 14-18)
Actual Salary: From £22,497.67 to £24,018.59 (These figures include the holiday pay entitlement for someone with less than five years' continous service, as specified by the Essex County Council Modification Order).
Closing Date: Tuesday , 5th May, 2026 (Midday)
Interview Date: Friday , 8th May 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.
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
To Apply: Please complete a SEAX Trust Application Form available at www.thriftwoodschool.com and www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk
For additional information and queries please telephone Helen Hales on 01245 262779.
Thriftwood is part of the SEAX Trust group of special schools
The SEAX Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This includes obtaining references, medical checks and ensuring compliance with the Disclosure and Barring Service process
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/