Behaviour Learning Support Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Much Hadham; On-site; GBP 290,000 - 355,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Recommend a Friend bonus

Free on-site parking

Discounted meals

Paid enhanced DBS

Countryside working environment

Progression opportunities

Job summary

St Elizabeth’s Centre is hiring a Specialist Learning Support Assistant for the Much Hadham site. You will provide dedicated 2:1 support to pupils throughout the day, helping them engage in learning and build independence within a calm, structured environment.

The role involves working with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored support, including personal care when needed, in a nurturing, values-led setting. Term-time only, with 36 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• No prior school experience required, but the right mindset is essential.
• Calm and patient approach when supporting learners.
• Ability to work with children needing additional support.
• Collaborates with teachers, therapists and the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 2:1 support to pupils during the school day.
• Help learners engage in education, build confidence and independence.
• Use agreed strategies to support emotional regulation and behaviour.
• Maintain a calm, structured and predictable learning environment.
• Assist with transitions between activities and throughout the day.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored support.
• Provide personal care when required, with dignity and respect.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Emotional resilience

Team player

Personal care readiness

Job description

Behaviour Learning Support Assistant (Diverse Needs & Behaviour Support)Location: St Elizabeth’s Centre, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire(Just 10 minutes from Bishop’s Stortford and Harlow)Contract: Term-time only (Monday to Friday, 36 weeks per year)Salary: £22,727 (£14.14 per hour)

Make a real difference. Provide consistent support. Help every learner thrive.

About St Elizabeth’s Centre

Set within 60 acres of beautiful countryside, St Elizabeth’s is a national charity supporting children, young people and adults with learning disabilities, epilepsy, and additional needs.We provide a specialist School, College, residential care, supported living and on-site health services — all working together to help every individual Live Life to the Full.Our values — Aspirational, Collaborative, Joyful and Compassionate — shape everything we do.

About the Role

This is not a typical classroom support role.As a Specialist Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with a small number of pupils, often on a 2:1 basis, providing consistent, structured support to help them engage in learning and develop independence.You’ll support learners who may experience challenges with communication, emotional regulation, and behaviour, requiring a calm, patient, and proactive approach.Working alongside teachers, therapists, and a wider multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in creating a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment where every pupil can succeed.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing dedicated 2:1 support to pupils throughout the school day
• Supporting learners to engage in education, build confidence and develop independence.
• Using agreed strategies to support emotional regulation and behaviour
• Helping to maintain a calm, structured, and predictable environment
• Supporting transitions between activities and throughout the day
• Working closely with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored support
• Providing personal care where required, with dignity and respect.
• Contributing to a team that celebrates progress — big and small.

What this role involves (important to know)

• Find communication and engagement challenging.
• Experience difficulties with emotional regulation.
• Require consistent, structured, and sometimes intensive support.

About You

You don’t need previous school experience — but you do need the right mindset.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Calm, patient and emotionally resilient.
• Confident working with children who need additional support.
• A strong team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• Willing to provide personal care when required.
• Motivated to learn, develop, and make a genuine difference.

Why work for St Elizabeth’s?

You’ll be joining a supportive, values-led organisation where your work truly matters.

We offer:

• Full training and ongoing development opportunities £500
• Recommend a Friend bonus (T&Cs apply)
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted meals in our on-site café
• Paid enhanced DBS
• A beautiful countryside working environment
• Opportunities to progress within education, care, and therapy services.

Working hours

Term-time only working – enjoy school holidays off.

Supportive working hours:

Tuesday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Friday: 8:30am – 3:45pm (early finish)

Please note: Due to our location, access to your own transport is recommended.

Inclusion and Safeguarding

St Elizabeth’s is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and an Investor in People.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All offers are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Be part of something meaningful. Support every step forward. Build a career with purpose.