College Teaching Assistant

St Elizabeth's College; Much Hadham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only role

Set hours 8:30am-4:30pm

Comprehensive training

Refer a Friend bonus

On-site parking

Discounted meals

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

St Elizabeth's Centre in Much Hadham is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for our College to help young adults with complex learning needs.

Based on site, you will support students 1:1 and in small groups, assist with tailored lessons, and promote independence with dignity and respect. The role emphasises teamwork, development, and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Experience in education or care is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication with learners, families, and staff.
• Ability to work calmly and reflectively with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 and in small groups with 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.

Skills

Education experience

Communication skills

Patience

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - College

Location: St Elizabeth's Centre, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire (Just 10 minutes from Bishop's Stortford and Harlow)

Contract: Term-time only (Monday to Friday, 40 weeks per year, 8:30am - 4:30pm)

Salary: £23,368 - £24,342 per annum (£13.30 - £13.86 hourly)

Helping young people discover what they can do

You might already have experience in education, care or support work. Or you may simply be someone who loves helping others learn, grow and become more independent.

Either way, if you're looking for a new challenge in a rewarding role where no two days are quite the same, we'd love to hear from you.

At St Elizabeth's, progress doesn't always look the way you'd expect.

Sometimes it's learning a new skill. Sometimes it's communicating a choice. Sometimes it's becoming more independent, trying something for the first time - or simply having a really good day.

And you'll be there for all of it.

You'll be based within our specialist College in Much Hadham, supporting young adults ages 19-25 with complex learning and additional needs.

You'll work alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals, getting to know each learner as an individual and understanding what helps them thrive.

You'll learn from others, share ideas and develop your own skills along the way.

No two days will be the same! You could be supporting a learner 1:1 deliver an engaging activity, developing communication and independence skills, supporting someone in the community or helping with personal care.

You'll see the small moments that can represent huge 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, 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.

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 with complex learning needs.

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 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:
  • Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
• 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.

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. Some roles may involve regulated activity, and applying while barred is a criminal offence.

Support learners. Grow futures. Find purpose.

Be part of something bigger at St Elizabeth's.

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