SEN Teaching Assistant

St Elizabeth's Centre; Much Hadham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time role

Set hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs 8:30–4:00;

Tue 8:30–5:00; Fri 3:45 finish

Comprehensive training and development

Recommend a Friend bonus

Free on-site parking

Paid enhanced DBS

Beautiful countryside location

Growth within multi-disciplinary team

Job summary

St Elizabeth's Centre is seeking compassionate staff to support learners with complex learning needs in a school and care setting. You will work closely with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored activities and foster independence in a safe, inclusive environment.

No formal teaching qualifications are required; the right attitude, calm nature, and willingness to learn are valued. Experience in education or care is welcome but not essential, with full training provided.

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with children who have learning disabilities.
• Good ICT and organisational skills are important in supporting learners.
• No formal education qualifications required; the right attitude and willingness to learn matter.
• Desirable experience in education or care is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 and in small groups with learning, communication, and independence.
• Assist in delivering tailored lessons that meet individual needs and education plans.
• Promote a positive classroom environment that values diversity, respect, and wellbeing.
• Provide personal care and administer medication when needed (with full training).
• Be a proactive team member, contributing to a nurturing and developmental setting.

Skills

Communication skills

ICT skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Calm and patient

Willingness to learn

Job description

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. 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. Following continued growth and internal development across St Elizabeth's, we are expanding our teams and welcoming new colleagues to support our vibrant and diverse community.

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.

We offer:

• Term-time only role - enjoy work-life balance with school holidays off.
• Supportive hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs: 8:30am - 4:00pm, Tue: 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 onsite canteen
• Paid enhanced DBS
• Beautiful countryside location
• Opportunities to grow within a multi-disciplinary team across School, College, Care and Therapy