Learning Support Assistant

Chesham Grammar School; Lye Green; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised gym membership

Staff social events

Job summary

Chesham Grammar School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and flexible individual to provide assistance in lessons and pastoral care during the school day. Some students may require personal care, and the successful candidate will communicate effectively across the school to support students with Education Health Care Plans, monitoring progress.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, teamwork and the ability to adapt to a dynamic school environment, with a focus on the welfare and progress of every

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to liaise across all areas of the school.
• Ability to provide high quality support for students with needs.
• Experience or ability to work with Education Health Care Plans (EHCP) and monitor progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in lessons and pastoral care during the school day.
• Support students who may require personal care.

Skills

Communication skills

Pastoral care

Team collaboration

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a caring, enthusiastic and flexible individual to provide assistance in lessons and pastoral care during the school day. There may also be students who require personal care.

The successful candidate will have strong communication skills to enable them to liaise effectively across all areas of the school to provide high quality support for the needs of the students. They will be required to work with an Education Healthcare Plan (EHCP), monitoring and evaluating the child’s progress.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CHESHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Chesham Grammar School is one of the largest employers in the town of Chesham. We know that our staff are our most important resource and we try to do all we can to look after them. Our vision is for everyone at CGS to enjoy, achieve and belong. This applies to staff as much as to our students.

A strong commitment to ensuring staff workload is manageable and to staff wellbeing

High staff retention

Staff social events

London Fringe Allowance

Long service awards

Preferential admission for qualified children of school staff

Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

A comprehensive induction programme for new staff

Strong commitment to ongoing staff CPD, including support for NPQs

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised gym membership at Chesham Leisure Centre (next door to the school)

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

1 September 2026, 10am

INTERVIEWS

Friday 4 September 2026

We reserve the right to interview and appoint on application. We recommend an early application to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to withdraw this role if circumstances change.

Red Kite Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Chesham Grammar School, our vision is for everyone to enjoy, achieve and belong. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is one way in which we seek to fulfill this for everyone in our diverse and vibrant school community