Positive Behaviour Learning Support Assistant

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Positive Behaviour Learning Support Assistant

Location: St Elizabeth’s Centre School, 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)

Build 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.

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

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.

You'll get to know each learner as an individual — what they enjoy, what helps them feel comfortable, what can be difficult for them and how best to support them.

You'll work alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals to put agreed strategies into practice and help create an environment where learners can develop their confidence and independence.

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.

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.

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.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post involves regulated activity. We are an equal opportunities employer and actively welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact us during the recruitment process.