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Available Positions

ABA Learning Support Tutor

No prior experience is necessary as full on the job training is given. 

 

Pay Scale: New Thurrock Local Government Scale, Band A point 2 plus SEN allowance (approx. £16,785)

27.5 hrs per week – 45.8 wks per year (1 extra paid week after 5 years of service)

 

Responsible to: Pre formal Pathway Lead

 

Duties & Responsibilities: Tutors working within the Pre formal Pathway department of Treetops school will work under the direction of their class instructor; with support and on-the-job training provided by their class senior. 

  

  • Assisting in the development of individualised programmes, underpinned by the science of ABA (applied behaviour analysis), with specific emphasis on pre formal pathway approach to language  

  • Implementing these programmes on either a 1:1, 1:2, or small group basis, dependent on the needs of the student(s) they are assigned to work with 

  • Preparing resources for the running of targets for each students’ programme 

  • Collecting accurate data on both challenging behaviour and skill acquisition throughout the school day 

  • Graphing daily data at the end of the school day and cumulative progress data at the end of the school week 

  • Maintaining records in each students’ individual folder; archiving old data appropriately  

  • Assisting class instructors and seniors in the running and set up of daily classroom activities 

  • Supervising pairs or small groups of students at breaks and lunch times, encouraging independence, social play with their peers and appropriate behaviour, which is consistent with the school’s behaviour, value and aims documents 

  • Reporting any safeguarding concerns to the class instructor, Pre formal Pathway Lead or safeguarding leads 

  • Developing professional relationships with parents and providing accurate information daily in the home-school communication books 

  • Co-operating with colleagues to ensure the aims of the school are achieved consistently  

  • Forming and maintaining good relationships with the children and young adults of the school; based on mutual respect, trust and understanding 

  • Assisting with the physical and self-care needs of the children and young adults as they require; including, but not limited to, any toileting procedures 

  • Working across all key stages within the pre formal department on either a termly or bi-termly basis 

  • Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Pre formal Pathway Lead or Headteacher 

 

All staff will be expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the school’s values and expectations.

 

Please use the Support Staff Application Form link at top of the page to download an application form. There is no closing date for this post.

 

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.

Qualified SLD Teacher (Severe Learning Difficulty)

You do not need SLD experience, but be willing to learn, have fun and be creative

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Location: Treetops Learning Community

Pay:  Subject to qualifications and experience plus SEN Allowance

Start Date: negotiable 

 

The Role

 

Treetops Learning Community is seeking a passionate and skilled teacher of severe learning difficulties (SLD) to play a key role in the development of a new learning pathway, designed to meet the complex needs of our pupils.

 

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is creative, reflective and committed to inclusive practice and who wants to shape a bespoke curriculum that prioritises communication, independence, engagement and wellbeing.

 

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.

 

About the New Learning Pathway

 

Our new pathway is designed for pupils with severe and complex learning needs, including communication difficulties, sensory needs and associated physical or medical needs.  The pathway focuses on:

 

  • Highly personalised learning

  • Functional communication

  • Sensory regulation and engagement

  • Independence and life skills

  • Positive relationships and emotional development

 

You will work collaboratively with senior leaders, therapists and support staff to help design and deliver this innovative provision.

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Key Responsibilities 

 

  • Plan and deliver meaningful, creative and engaging teaching for pupils with SLD 

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of the new learning pathway 

  • Use assessment to inform next steps, including EHCP outcomes 

  • Develop, implement, and review EHCPs in collaboration with parents, carers, and      other professionals. 

  • Monitor and assess learner progress against EHCP targets, making adjustments as necessary. 

  • Ensure EHCPs are up-to-date and reflect the current needs and aspirations of each learner. 

  • Incorporate provision stated in the EHCP into practice  

  • Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists and families 

  • Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment that fosters learner engagement and participation 

  • Utilise a variety of teaching methods and resources to meet the needs of all learners, understanding that one size does not fit all 

  • Promote positive behaviour 

  • Maintain high expectations for all pupils 

  • Lead a team of support staff

  • Provide guidance, training, and support to staff to ensure effective delivery of SEND provision. 

  • Foster a collaborative and positive working environment

  • Conduct appraisals for relevant staff in the team  

 

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

  • Strong communication and organisational skills.

  • You do not need SLD experience for this role, but evidence of SEND and a willingness to learn are essential.

 

Personal Attributes:

  • Empathy and patience.

  • Commitment to inclusive education.

  • Ability to work collaboratively and lead a team.

  • Fun and creative

 

We can offer:

 

  • The opportunity to help shape an exciting new learning pathway

  • A supportive and experienced SEN leadership

  • Ongoing CPD, including training by qualified speech & language therapists and behaviour therapists

  • Strong multi-disciplinary working (speech and language, OT etc)

  • A positive caring school culture where staff wellbeing is valued

  • An occupational pension scheme

  • An Employee Assistance Programme

 

This role is for a teacher of SEND. You may be required to work across pathways and age ranges.

 

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Mrs K Lambie on 01375 372723 or email klambie@treetops.thurrock.sch.uk . 

  

An application form can be downloaded from our website, www.treetopsschool.org under About Us and Job Opportunities and submitted either by hand, post or email marked for the attention of the HR Manager Kay Lambie along with a letter of application. 

  

Closing date for applications:  Friday 30 January 2026 

Interviews:  week commencing 9 February 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, satisfactory references and the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period. 

SLD Teaching Assistant

Pay Scale: Band A point 4 (approx. £16,190 actual)

25 hrs per week – 45.8 wks per year (1 extra paid week after 5 years of service)

 

Required – asap

 

We are seeking to appoint Teaching Assistants to work with SLD students in our pre-formal pathway.  These students are unable to access the national curriculum but have individualised learning programmes instead. Working in the pre-formal pathway 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.

 

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.

 

 

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

  • Continued professional development

 

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.

 

An application form can be downloaded from our website www.treetopsschool.org and submitted either by hand, post or email (admin address) marked for the attention of the Mrs K Lambie, HR Manager.

 

Closing date for applications: Friday 23 January 2026

Interviews: week commencing 2 February 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.

Teaching Assistant

Pay Scale: Band A point 4 (£16,190 actual)

25 hrs per week – 45.8 wks per year (1 extra paid week after 5 years of service)

 

Required – asap

 

We are seeking to appoint Teaching Assistants to work with 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.

 

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.

 

 

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

  • Continued professional development

 

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.

 

An application form can be downloaded from our website www.treetopsschool.org and submitted either by hand, post or email (admin address) marked for the attention of the Mrs K Lambie, HR Manager.

 

Closing date for applications: Friday 23 January 2026

Interviews: week commencing 2 February 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.

Support Worker (Post 19 Unit)

Pay: approx. £14,250

 

Hours: 22 hours per week, term time only.

8.50am to 3.30pm Monday to Thursday.                         

 

Required:  February 2026

 

The Trust:

 

Treetops School is a special academy catering for pupils with a wide range of needs including moderate learning difficulties, speech and communication difficulties, autism and general developmental delay. 

 

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. 

 

The Job:

 

We are looking to appoint Support Worker to work in our Post 19 Facility.

 

You will be working as part of a small team in the Post 19 unit to support students aged 19-25 to develop their social and independent living skills.

 

The role involves:

 

  • Supporting with students' employability skills in 1:1, 1:2, and group settings 

 

  • Assisting with travel training, accessing the community/help with community helpers

 

  • Enabling independence through accessing leisure activities such as gym, eating out and shopping.

 

  • Supporting students with personal hygiene and medical needs

 

  • General housekeeping and upkeep of the Post 19 Cafe and Garden 

 

  • Sharing snack and lunch time with students

 

  • The successful candidate will;

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  • Bring energy and enthusiasm to the role

 

  • Be patient and understanding of the needs of the young people in our care

 

  • Be able to work solo or as part of a team

 

  • Have good communication skills

 

  • Have the ability to deal with challenging behaviour within an adult facility setting

 

  • Liaise with parents on a day-to-day basis. 

 

 

 

An application form can be downloaded from our website www.treetopsschool.org and submitted either by hand, post or email (admin@treetops.thurrock.sch.uk) marked for the attention of Mrs K Lambie, HR Manager.

 

Closing date for applications:  30 January 2026

Interviews: week commencing 9 February 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.

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