Job Advert
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
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Providing dedicated 2:1 support to pupils throughout the school day
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Supporting learners to engage in education, build confidence and develop independence.
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Using agreed strategies to support emotional regulation and behaviour
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Helping to maintain a calm, structured, and predictable environment
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Supporting transitions between activities and throughout the day
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Working closely with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored support
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Providing personal care where required, with dignity and respect.
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Contributing to a team that celebrates progress — big and small.
What this role involves (important to know)
This role includes supporting pupils who may:
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Find communication and engagement challenging.
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Experience difficulties with emotional regulation.
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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.
About You
You don’t need previous school experience — but you do need the right mindset.
We’re looking for someone who is:
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Calm, patient and emotionally resilient.
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Confident working with children who need additional support.
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A strong team player with a positive, can-do attitude
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Willing to provide personal care when required.
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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:
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Term-time only working – enjoy school holidays off.
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Supportive working hours:
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Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30am – 4:00pm
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Tuesday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
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Friday: 8:30am – 3:45pm (early finish)
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Full training and ongoing development opportunities
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£500 Recommend a Friend bonus (T&Cs apply)
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Free on-site parking
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Discounted meals in our on-site café
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Paid enhanced DBS.
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A beautiful countryside working environment.
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Opportunities to progress within education, care, and therapy services.
How to Apply
Please apply via our website by completing an application form and uploading your CV.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage early applications as the role may close once sufficient candidates are identified.
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.
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