Appointment of a Learning & Support Assistant
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).
About the School
Chadsgrove 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.
Role Overview
The Learning and Support Assistant role is varied and includes supporting teaching activities, assisting with changing and personal care, administering medication, and supporting pupils to access the curriculum.
Responsibilities
- Support teaching activities in the classroom, working with other teaching assistants and coordinators.
- Assist with changing and personal care of pupils.
- Support individual pupils to enable them to access the school curriculum fully.
- Be trained to administer medication.
- Work cooperatively within a multi‑disciplinary team.
Qualifications & Experience
- Physically fit and capable of working with physically disabled pupils.
- Previous experience working with physically disabled pupils is an advantage but not essential.
- Adaptable with a good sense of humour and the ability to empathise and work positively with pupils’ individual needs.
- Willingness to be trained to administer medication.
Application & Contact
Further details and an application form are available from the school at the above address, by email, or downloading from our website.
Email: office@chadsgrove.worcs.sch.uk
Website: https://www.chadsgroveschool.org.uk
Closing Dates
Closing date: Thursday 18 June 2026 at 12:00 noon. Interviews: Wednesday 24 June 2026.
Safeguarding & Checks
Chadsgrove 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 inform 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).
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