Thriftwood School & College, Fox Crescent, Chelmsford CM1 2BN

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT/SENIOR LEARNING MENTOR - for SEN MLD Students Aged 14-19
(Monday - Friday) 30hours, 35minutes 

Required ASAP

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

Don’t just take our word for it, come and visit our school. Experience is not essential, just the right attitude!

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 Gemma Ellis on 01245 262779.

Due to our safer recruitment policy a SEAX Trust Application Form must be completed in full.  We do not accept applications via CV only.

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.

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