Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A special educational institution in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team. The role involves providing tailored support to learners with severe needs, working collaboratively within a class team, and engaging in meaningful discussions with colleagues. The position is full-time during term time, focusing on enhancing the learning experience for young people aged 3-19. An ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative and contribute to creating an enriching educational environment.

Qualifications

• Professional who recognises the importance of learning differently.
• Ability to support learners with severe communication and sensory difficulties.
• Flexibility to use skills across different settings.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role within a class team.
• Support learners with their personalised curriculum.
• Provide skilled support for learners with severe learning difficulties.

Skills

Support learners with severe needs

Demonstrate initiative

Communication skills

Education

Relevant experience in a similar role

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC7054-431
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
Pay Range: Local Government pay scale 4 points 7-8

Position Start Date: 13/04/2026
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 15/03/2026 Midnight
Date of Interviews: WC 23 March 2026

LSAs take an important and highly valued part of our inspirational and passionate team They fan the flame; allowing our young people to discover their way to shine bright. Everyone has a unique connection with young person and we listen to every guiding voice on a young person's transformational journey.

Glenwood is an amazing place to be for both learners and staff. We aim for nothing but the best in support of our learners, and our mission is to be transformational. Our model is deeply rooted in making progress that is meaningful for learners and their families.>

The successful candidates will be a professional who recognises the importance of things differently to ensure learners achieve and life.

We are looking for an LSA who can recognise the unique "fabulousness" and unique contributions of our learners, demonstrate initiative and contribute great ideas towards their lives.

Our School

Glenwood is a brave special school for pupils aged 3-19 years and we currently provide for 252 young people.

Main Purpose

• Play a key role within a class team that works positively together towards shared aims and outcomes for the young people
• To work under the direction of class teachers to support learners with severe needs and to further their learning in line with their personalised curriculum and Glenwood approaches to transformational learning
• Working with individuals or small groups of learners following their individualised programmes across different settings within the school
• Provide skilled support for learners with severe learning, communication, social and sensory and/or physical difficulties
• Be active participants and contribute to class team discussions & professional meetings with a range of colleagues
• To use your skills flexibly across the school in order to meet the needs and aims of all the young people as directed by leaders

Please see the attached Job Pack for full information regarding this role.

Salary and working pattern information

27.75 hours per week Monday to Friday 9:00 to 3:15pm term time only (38 weeks) plus one Wednesday a month to 4:30pm (usually the first Wednesday of the month)

Local Government pay scale 4 points 78

Actual salary £16,520 to £16,784 (Full time equivalent £26,403 to £26,824)

We have the right to close this role early once we have found the suitable candidates.

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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