Learning Support Assistant - Thriftwood School & College
Job Ref No. ECC7063-214 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 4
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 21/03/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: 27th March 2025
Thriftwood School, Slades Lane Galleywood, Chelmsford, CM2 8RW
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT for SEN MLD students Aged 7-13yrs
(Monday - Friday) 30hrs, 35mins
REQUIRED: ASAP
Working on a 1:1 basis with a year 9 learner, moving with them to the College Site (based at Fox Crescent, Chelmsford CM1 2BN) in year 10 (September 2025)
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
* Medical training for Type 1 Diabetes
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
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 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 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.
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