At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with diverse learning needs and collaborate with teachers to enhance learning.
- Company: Treetops Learning Community, a supportive and successful educational environment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, motivated students, and well-resourced classrooms.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to safeguarding children.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Passion for supporting students with special educational needs and strong interpersonal skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
Pay Range: £16,190
Position Start Date: 28/09/2026
Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 24/08/2026 Midnight
Date of Interviews: week commencing 14 September 2026
Location: Treetops Learning Community, Buxton Road, Grays, Essex, RM16 2WU
Tel.: 01375 372723
Email: admin@treetops.thurrock.sch.uk
Pay: Band A point 4 plus SEN allowance (£16,190 actual)
Hours: 25 hrs per week (8.50am - 3pm Monday to Friday), 45.8 wks per year (1 extra paid week after 5 years of service)
Required: September 2026
The Trust: In March 2025 Treetops School was judged by Ofsted to have maintained the standards identified at the previous inspection. The previous inspection was in February 2020, at which time Treetops was judged as Outstanding. Treetops Free School, which officially opened in September 2022, was judged Good in its first Ofsted inspection in March 2024.
Students throughout Treetops Learning Community have complex needs varying from moderate to severe learning difficulties, which may include: speech and communication difficulties, autism and global developmental delay.
The Role: We are seeking to appoint Teaching Assistants to work in partnership with class teachers, to support student learning. This may involve supporting all of the students in the class and/or providing 1:1 support for a named student. Previous experience of working with children with special educational needs, whilst not essential, is preferable.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have a commitment and passion to work with pupils with a wide and diverse range of SEN
- Have excellent interpersonal skills
- Are versatile and able to support our teachers in delivering a high standard of learning to pupils of all abilities
- Want to be a member of a creative and dynamic staff team with high expectations for our pupils
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to work in a successful and supportive environment
- Motivated children who are willing to learn
- Well equipped and resourced classrooms
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. This can be arranged by contacting Mrs Lambie on 01375 372723 or by emailing admin@treetops.thurrock.sch.uk. Please also take time to view our most recent pupil video on our website.
Closing date for applications: Monday 24 August 2026
Interviews: week commencing 14 September 2026
The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a medical check and satisfactory references.
Information about the School: The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a medical check, satisfactory references and the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
Full-time/Part-time Learning Support Assistant in Grays employer: St Teresa's
Treetops Learning Community is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for Learning Support Assistants dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students with special educational needs. With a commitment to professional development, motivated children eager to learn, and well-resourced classrooms, staff can thrive in a dynamic team that values creativity and high expectations. Located in Grays, Essex, Treetops provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a school recognised for its outstanding standards and community spirit.
