Learning Support Assistant at Chesham Grammar School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/CGS/78342
  Location
White Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1BA
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£20,746.00 - £22,482.00 Annually (Actual)
FTE £26,522 - £28,742 (range 2, ISN 11-15) / pro rata £20,746 - £22,482
  Hours Per Week
35
  Weeks Per Year
38 (43 inc holiday pay)
  Closing Date
10:00am, Wed 24th Jun, 2026
  Start Date
1 September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
Monday 29 June 2026
   Interview Date(s)           Monday 29 June 2026
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About this Role

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)

 

APPLICATIONS  Please complete the application process through the mynewterm portal (Chesham Grammar School, White Hill, Chesham | Teaching Jobs & Education Jobs | MyNewTerm)

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:                                  24 June 2026, 10am

INTERVIEWS:                                                                     29 June 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


Contact Details

  Clare Harvell
  01494 782854
  recruitment@redkiteschoolstrust.org

Chesham Grammar School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Referring to the information pack, please provide specific details relating to your experience in this area. Have you completed any relevant training?
  2. What are your career goals and how does this role fit into your goals?

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