Positive Behaviour Learning Support Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Much Hadham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend a Friend bonus

Free on-site parking

Discounted meals in on-site café

Paid enhanced DBS

Countryside working environment

Job summary

St Elizabeth’s Centre in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, is seeking a Positive Behaviour Learning Support Assistant. You will work closely with a small number of pupils, providing 2:1 support to help them feel settled, engaged and ready to participate in daily activities.

Role involves supporting pupils facing communication and emotional-regulation challenges, with full training provided. Term-time only; holidays off. DBS enhanced paid, progression opportunities, and on-site benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Calm, patient and emotionally resilient.
• Confident working with children who need additional support.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 2:1 support to pupils throughout the school day.
• Support learners to engage in education, build confidence and develop independence.
• Use agreed strategies to support emotional regulation and behaviour.
• Maintain a calm, structured, and predictable environment.
• Support transitions between activities and throughout the day.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Patience

Team player

Willing to provide personal care

Motivation to learn

Job description

Positive Behaviour Learning Support Assistant

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)

Building confidence. Unlock potential. Help every learner thrive.

Some young people need more than classroom support. They need someone who understands them. Someone who can provide consistency, encouragement and belief when things feel difficult.At St Elizabeth's School, you'll be that person. Because when a young person feels understood, they have a better chance to thrive.Whether you're experienced in SEN education, support work, care, youth work, psychology, therapy support or another people-focused role, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact while building a rewarding career in specialist education.No two days are the same, but every day you will help a young person achieve something they may not have thought possible.

Why Join St Elizabeth's?

St Elizabeth's is a leading national charity providing specialist education, care and health services for children, young people and adults with epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and complex needs.Set within 60 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, our School, College, residential services and health teams work together to ensure that every individual can Live Life to the Full.Our values — Aspirational, Collaborative, Joyful and Compassionate — shape everything we do.

Who We're Looking For

We're interested in the person as much as your experience.

You may already work in:

• SEN education
• Special schools
• Residential childcare
• Social care
• Support work
• Healthcare
• Youth work
• Psychology or therapy support

Or perhaps you're looking for a career where your patience, resilience and compassion can truly make a difference.

About the Role

This isn't a typical classroom support role. As a Behaviour Learning Support Assistant, you'll work closely with a small number of pupils, often providing 2:1 support, helping them feel settled, engaged and ready to take part in their day.Our learners may experience challenges with communication, emotional regulation or behaviour. Your role will be to provide the consistency, structure and encouragement they need to navigate those challenges safely and positively.

What this role involves (important to know)

This role includes supporting pupils who may:

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

You’ll need to be resilient, calm under pressure, and confident in supporting behaviour in a safe and positive way — full training will be provided.

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

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:

• Term-time only working – enjoy school holidays off.
• Supportive working hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30am – 4:00pm
• Tuesday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Friday: 8:30am – 3:45pm (early finish)
• 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.

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

Inclusion & 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.