Learning and Support Assistant; FTC Maternity cover

Learning & Support Assistant (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)
32.5 hours per week, term time only (8:45‑3:45 PM Monday‑Friday inclusive). Salary: £27,122–£27,528 pro‑rata. (Pay increase pending)

Chads grove School is a day special school for pupils whose special educational needs arise from their physical disabilities, complex medical needs, profound and multiple learning difficulties, sensory impairments, and communication difficulties. There are 128 pupils aged 2‑19 on roll.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching activities in the classroom.
• Assist with changing and personal care of pupils.
• Work cooperatively within a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Support individual pupils to enable full access to the school curriculum.
• Assist with the administration of medication, after being trained.
• Maintain a positive and empathetic relationship with pupils and colleagues.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Physical fitness and ability to work in a physically demanding role.
• Adaptability, good sense of humour, and empathy for pupils’ individual needs.
• Previous experience working with physically disabled pupils is an advantage but not essential.
• Willingness to receive training to administer medication.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Desire to work safely with a child‑free training and support framework.

Safeguarding and EEO Statement
Chads grove School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. The post is subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks, childcare disqualification checks, online and social media checks, prohibition from teaching checks, references, suitability to work with children, and a right to work assessment.

Application Details
Email address to request and return the application pack: of
Website:
Closing date:
Thursday 9th July 2026 at 12:00 noon
Interviews:
Thursday 16th July 2026