Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant

About the role

About the role

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join our school. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant who thrives working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, to work part or full time hours (up to 37 hours per week) for term-time only. The successful candidate will join our outstanding team to support the growing demands of our extended services and the alternative provision offer within South West Herts.

We are looking for somebody who:

• Is motivated by supporting the positive wellbeing of others

• Enjoys the challenge of supporting and developing children and young people

• Builds strong positive relationships with students, staff and outside professionals

• Enjoys partnering with colleagues across the school community and externally

• Has exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and a ‘can-do’ attitude

• Is willing to undertake CPD and training relevant to the post and the development of the organisation

We can offer:

• An inspiring and happy school environment, with a highly skilled and supportive team of staff

• A commitment to personal and professional development, with a vast range of CPD opportunities

• Opportunities to develop professionally as part of our Associates Programme

• A rewarding post with the opportunity to be part of an exceptional team

• Opportunities to expand your professional networks through our collaborative approach

• A supportive Management Committee who work in partnership with the school community

• A package of support for your health and wellbeing (EAP and Occupational Health)

• Free use of our onsite gym

• A free annual flu vaccination

• Free onsite parking

• Access to professional 1:1 coaching

• Membership to the Teacher Pension Scheme / Local Government Pension Scheme

• HCC Cycle to Work scheme

• Active Staff Wellbeing Committee

For further details please take a look at the Candidate brief below.

Chessbrook ESC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory full enhanced, with list checks, Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

As an equal opportunities employer, Chessbrook ESC 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.