Learning and Support Assistant; maternity cover

LEARNING & SUPPORT ASSISTANT FIXED TERM MATERNITY COVER FOR 9 MONTHS 32.5 HOURS PER WEEK, TERM TIME ONLY (8.45-3.45PM MON-FRI INC) SALARY: £27,122 - £27,528 (PRO RATA) ACTUAL SALARY:£20,926.46 - £21,239.72 per annum

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 role within the 2-19 age range. The Learning and Support Assistant role is varied but consist of supporting teaching activities in the classroom and assisting with the changing and personal care requirements of some of the 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 email or downloading from our website.

Closing Date:
Friday 16th January 2026  noon

Interviews:
Wednesday 4th February 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.

Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, online checks, references, and confirmation of their right to work in the UK, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. 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).

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.