Teaching Assistant

Learning Support Assistant - School/Sixth Form

Location: St Elizabeth's Centre, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire
(Just 10 minutes from Bishop's Stortford and Harlow)Contract: Term-time only (Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year)Salary: £21,390- £22,281 per annum (£13.30 - £13.86 per hour)

Help young people learn, grow and discover what they can achieve.
If you're patient, positive and passionate about making a difference, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

At St Elizabeth's, no two learners are the same - and that's what makes working here so rewarding.

You'll get to know the young people you support, understand what motivates them and help create opportunities for them to learn and succeed in their own way.

It's about more than education. It's about helping each young person reach their potential.

You'll be part of our specialist School and Sixth Form, supporting children and young people with complex learning needs.

Working alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals, you'll help learners get the most from their time at St Elizabeth's - both academically and personally.

That could mean supporting a pupil 1:1, helping a small group with an activity, encouraging communication, developing independence or simply being the person who gives them the confidence to have another go.

You'll see progress in all sorts of ways - A new skill mastered, a new friendship made, a choice communicated, a little more independence

The small steps can be the biggest achievements. About St Elizabeth's Centre

Nestled in 60 acres of peaceful countryside, St Elizabeth's is a national charity that has supported children, young people, and adults with complex medical and learning needs for over 120 years. We provide a specialist School, Sixth Form, College, residential care, supported living and on-site health services.

Our mission is to help every person we support Live Life to the Full, and our values - aspirational, collaborative, joyful, and compassionate - are at the heart of everything we do.

What makes St Elizabeth's different?

Our school and Sixth Form isn't a mainstream classroom with additional support.

It's a specialist environment where learning is shaped around the individual.

You'll work with young people who have different strengths, needs, communication styles and aspirations, and you'll be supported by a team of experience teachers, therapists and other professionals.

And because we're part of a wide organisation providing education, health, care and therapy services, you'll be surrounded by a wealth of experience and expertise.

About the Role

Whether you're just starting your journey in education or already experienced in SEN support, this is your chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of children and young adults with complex learning needs.

Working closely with teaching staff and therapists, you'll play a key part in helping learners achieve their goals, gain confidence, and enjoy their school experience in a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment.

What you'll do:

• Support students 1:1 and in small groups with their learning, communication, and independence
• Assist in delivering creative, tailored lessons that meet individual needs and education plans.
• Promote a positive classroom environment that values diversity, respect, and emotional wellbeing.
• Provide personal care and administer medication when needed (with full training provided)
• Contribute to a team that celebrates progress and nurtures potential - every single day.

About You

You're someone who's calm, kind, patient and genuinely passionate about helping others succeed. You don't need formal education qualifications or experience to apply, just the right attitude and a willingness to learn.

• Experience in an education or care setting is desirable but not essential.
• Confident communicator who can engage positively with children who have learning disabilities.
• Able to support with personal care when needed, always with dignity and respect.
• Strong team player with good ICT and organisational skills
• Ready to learn, grow and be part of something meaningful.

Why work for St Elizabeth's?

You'll join a supportive, inclusive environment where your work is valued, and your wellbeing is prioritised. We offer:

• Term-time only role- enjoy work-life balance with school holidays off.
• Supportive hours:
  • Mon, Wed, Thurs: 8:30am - 4:00pm
  • Tues: 8:30am - 5:00pm
  • Fri: early finish at 3:45pm!
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Recommend a Friend bonus of up to £500 (T&Cs apply)
• Free on-site parking and discounted meals in our on-site canteen
• Paid enhanced DBS.
• Beautiful countryside location
• Opportunities to grow within a multi-disciplinary team across school, college, care, and therapy.

Inclusion & Safeguarding

At St Elizabeth's, we embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and recognised as an Investor in People.

St Elizabeth's Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Some of our positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults, and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in a regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Support learners. Grow futures. Find purpose.

Be part of something bigger at St Elizabeth's.