At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with learning needs and help them thrive in a positive environment.
- Company: Join St Elizabeth's Centre, a charity dedicated to empowering individuals with complex needs.
- Benefits: Enjoy term-time hours, comprehensive training, and a supportive work-life balance.
- Other info: Work in a beautiful countryside setting with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: No formal qualifications needed, just a passion for helping others and a willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 22950 - 28050 £ per year.
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
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SEN Teaching Assistant in Much Hadham employer: St Elizabeth's Centre
St Elizabeth's Centre is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young adults with complex learning needs. With a supportive work culture that values collaboration, joy, and compassion, employees benefit from comprehensive training, term-time hours for a great work-life balance, and opportunities for personal and professional growth within a vibrant community. Nestled in beautiful countryside, St Elizabeth's offers a unique environment where you can truly thrive while making a difference.
