Learning Support Assistant- Thriftwood School & College - SCHOOL Site, Galleywood
Job Ref No. ECC7063-220S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 4, Point 7
Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 27/06/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: 4th July 2025
Thriftwood School, Slades Lane Galleywood, Chelmsford, CM2 8RW
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT for SEN MLD students Aged 7-13yrs
(Monday - Friday) 30hrs, 35mins
REQUIRED: September 2025
* 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
Closing Date: Midday 27th June 2025
Interview Date: Friday 4th July 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.
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