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Make a difference every day. Inspire confidence, achievement and success.
Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve their potential? We are looking for enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join our friendly and dedicated team at our independent special school in our rural setting on the outskirts of Chelmsford.
Our school caters for pupils aged 10 to 16 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We provide a nurturing, supportive environment where relationships matter and every achievement is celebrated.
About the Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping our students thrive both academically and personally. Working closely with class teachers and our SENCO, you will support pupils across the curriculum, helping to raise attainment, build confidence and develop independence.
You will work with students on an individual basis and in small groups, enabling them to:
- Access a differentiated curriculum
- Engage positively in learning
- Work towards their EHCP outcomes
- Develop social and emotional skills
- Build self-esteem and resilience
- Experience success and a sense of achievement
No two days are the same, making this a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to make a genuine impact on young people's lives.
About Us
We are proud that Ofsted rated our school as GOOD at our most recent inspection. Following a period of successful growth, we are now operating at full capacity and continue to receive regular enquiries from families seeking places for their children.
Our success is built on the dedication of our staff team and the positive relationships they build with our students.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Enjoys working as part of a team
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Is organised, flexible and proactive
- Understands the importance of professionalism and confidentiality
- Has good literacy and numeracy skills
- Holds a minimum of Functional Skills Level 1 in English and Maths
- Previous experience of working with children or young people with SEND or SEMH needs would be advantageous, but is not essential. What matters most is a positive attitude, resilience and a genuine commitment to supporting our students.
You will be joining a hardworking, supportive and adaptable team of LSAs who work collaboratively with teachers, deliver interventions and help create an environment where pupils can flourish.
What We Offer
We value our staff and are committed to supporting their wellbeing. Benefits include:
- A comprehensive staff wellbeing package including access to private healthcare
- Dedicated wellbeing days
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A supportive and welcoming team environment
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people
Interested?
We warmly welcome visits to the school and would be delighted to arrange an informal chat.
To find out more, please contact us on 01245 201652 or email admin@belsteads.essex.sch.uk.
Join us and help transform lives through education.
Information about the School
We are an independent special school, graded GOOD by Ofsted, set on a rural site in the village of Little Waltham which caters for pupils between 10 to 16 years old who have an education, health and care plan for social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
The school team at The Belsteads School strive to help pupils who have disengaged from school and learning, to develop strategies to manage their behaviour in a learning environment. With small classes and high staff to pupil ratios in each classroom, the staff at The Belsteads School, are able to provide a high level of support both in and out of the classroom to enable our pupils to be successful in their learning. We provide ability, rather than age, appropriate learning tasks so that pupils at The Belsteads School can experience success in learning and begin to engage and enjoy learning in a school environment.
We want our pupils to feel a sense of belonging at the school and recognise that they are part of the change they want to make. As a special school, one of the most exciting aspects of our work is that we are able to support the pupils to take the time to think about their behaviour and endeavour to find the best way forward for them to communicate with us and the people in their lives. The best interests of the child is at the heart of everything we do.
Staff Wellbeing is a priority and staff have regular Wellbeing days, full private healthcare with access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.