Learning and Support Assistant

Chads grove School

32.5 hours per week, term time only (8:45 – 3:45 PM Mon–Fri 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 and/or complex medical needs. In addition, a significant number have profound and multiple learning difficulties, whilst others have sensory impairments and/or communication difficulties.

At present there are 128 pupils on roll within the 2–19 age range.

The Learning and Support Assistant role is varied but consists of supporting teaching activities in the classroom and assisting with the changing and personal care requirements of some pupils. Candidates need to be physically fit and capable of working co‑operatively within a multi‑disciplinary team. It is essential that candidates are adaptable with a good sense of humour and have an ability to empathise and work positively with the pupils' individual needs.

Previous experience of working with physically disabled pupils would be an advantage but it is not essential, as training will be given.

The post will involve working in class situations with other teaching assistants/learning and support assistants. Some of the work will concentrate on supporting individual pupils in those classes to enable them to access the school curriculum fully. It is essential that you are willing to be trained to administer medication.

Further details and an application form are available from the school at the above address, by e‑mail or downloading from our website.

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Closing date:
Tuesday 1st September 2026 at 12:00 noon.

Interviews: w/c Monday 7th September 2026.

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.

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Childcare disqualification
• Online and social media
• Prohibition from teaching
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children
• Right to work in the UK
• Medical

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

You must tell us about any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We will be taking up references before your interview. Please let your referees know to expect a reference request once you are notified if you are being interviewed (if you have indicated that we may contact them).