LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT GRADE 2 23.5 HOURS PER WEEK 1 YEAR TEMPORARY CONTRACT TERM TIME ONLY SALARY: £13.62 - £13.83 per hour (SCP 5 - 6) START DATE: 1st SEPTEMBER 2025 HOURS: MONDAY: 9.15am – 4.00pm and WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY: 9.45am – 4.00pm Based in Catshill, Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College is a further education provision for students aged 19-25 whose special educational needs arise from their physical disabilities and/or complex medical needs. In addition, some of our students have profound and multiple learning difficulties, sensory impairments and/or communication difficulties. In preparation for September 2025, we are pleased to announce that we have an exciting opportunity to appoint a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), on a one-year contract, to complement our outstanding team. The role of an LSA is varied and consists of supporting teaching activities and assisting with the changing and personal care requirements of some of our students. The work of an LSA often involvesthe manual handling of students. Applicants therefore need to be physically fit and capable of working co-operatively within a multi-disciplinary team. It is essential that applicants are ambitious for our students, have the ability to empathise, can work positively with individuals’ needs and are adaptable with a good sense of humour. Previous experience of working with adults with a physical disability would be an advantage but it is not essential as a bespoke, robust training package will be provided. It is essential that you are willing to be trained to administer medication if necessary. If you’re energised at the prospect of making a real difference to the lives of young people with disabilities, we’d love to hear from you! Further details and an application form are available by: emailing info@chadsgrovespecialistcollege.org.uk visiting our website: https://www.chadsgrovespecialistcollege.org.uk/vacancies/ calling in to the Main Reception at Chadsgrove School, Meadow Road, Catshill, Bromsgrove Closing date for applications Monday 14th July 2025 Interviews for successful applicants will take place on Wednesday 16th July 2025 Please note, from September 2025 employment contracts will be issued through ‘Aequalis Education Trust’. Chadsgrove Specialist College is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of young adults. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online checks and satisfactory references