1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive school

CPD program

Trust collaboration

EAP (24/7 confidential)

Flexible working

Discounts platform

LGPS Pension

Cycle to Work

24/7 GP

Job summary

The Beaulieu Park School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for the secondary phase on a fixed-term contract. You will support pupils with additional needs in a general classroom setting and, with another LSA, provide high-quality support including intimate care for a specific student.

We value a caring, patient and inclusive approach, strong communication with teachers, families, and external professionals, and a team-focused attitude that contributes to wider school life.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and inclusive approach.
• Ability to provide intimate/personal care safely and professionally.
• Good communication with teachers, families and external professionals.
• Team-focused attitude and willingness to support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs in a general classroom setting, in collaboration with another LSA, including intimate care for a specific student.

Skills

Caring approach

Intimate/personal care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

A caring, patient, flexible and inclusive approach, with the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.

A willingness to provide intimate and personal care sensitively, safely and professionally.

Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with teachers, families and external professionals.

A team-focused attitude, supporting colleagues and participating in wider school life.

What the school offers its staff

• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school
• A commitment to a personalised program of CPD
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme

Contract: Fixed Term to July 2031

Hours: 35

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 16:00pm (35 hours per week), 39 weeks per year (Term time plus 5 Inset Days)

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join the secondary phase of The Beaulieu Park School on a fixed term contract. The role is to support children with additional needs in a general classroom capacity and, in conjunction with another LSA colleague, to provide high quality support, including intimate care for a specific student.

We are looking for a candidate who has:

• A caring, patient, flexible and inclusive approach, with the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• A willingness to provide intimate and personal care sensitively, safely and professionally.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with teachers, families and external professionals.
• A team-focused attitude, supporting colleagues and participating in wider school life.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school
• A commitment to a personalised program of CPD
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools.
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 24/7 GP.

Contact us:

For more information about the school, or to have an informal conversation, please contact the school office on 01245 943400.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;

Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;

The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to fair treatment of all applicants and employees. We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any applicant on the basis of a criminal conviction or other information declared. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to disclose all cautions and convictions, including those which would otherwise be considered spent, unless protected under current legislation and guidance.

This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.