Teaching Assistant

We are seeking caring individuals with a passion for educating and developing children and young people, to join us as a Teaching Assistant from September 2024. It is an exciting time to join St Elizabeth's School as we look to grow our offer and increase our admissions for 2024 and beyond. You will become part of a dedicated and friendly team of staff, committed to providing the very best in learning support - come and join us on our journey to Outstanding!

What you'll be doing

• Supporting students with complex learning needs in their academic and personal growth, fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment



• Assisting teaching staff in planning and delivering tailored lessons and activities to meet individual needs and abilities


• Ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment, promoting independence, equality, diversity, and respect


• Implementing individualised education plans, behaviour and personal care strategies to support students' progress


• Occasionally supporting learners with personal care and administering medication (full training will be provided)
  
  We are looking for passionate individuals to support our children and young people to provide them with opportunities to "live life to the full".


• Previous experience of working with children in an education and/or care environment is desirable


• Someone with good literacy and numeracy skills, that is able to communicate effectively with young people with learning disabilities


• Good ICT skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team, You may also have experience in the following: Tutor, Teacher, Learning Instructor, Learning, SEN, Specials Educational Needs, Additional Needs, SEN Teaching assistant, Learning assistant etc
  
  Based across 60 acres of beautiful countryside, St Elizabeth's is a charity supporting children, young people and adult day clients with epilepsy and other complex medical conditions, the severity of which impacts upon their health, social, behaviour, learning and emotional development.


Over the past 120 years, St Elizabeth's has grown and developed to comprise a non-maintained special School for both boarders and day students, a specialist Further Education College, domiciliary care for College learners, Supported Living in the community, a comprehensive Day Opportunities programme for adult day clients and 24 hour health provision provided by specialist nurses and therapists. In addition, we also offer the following great benefits


• Term-time only role - Monday to Friday each week, 39 weeks per year


• Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 - 16:00. Tuesdays, 8:30 - 17:00 and an early finish on Fridays, 8.30 - 15.45!


• Onsite training and assessment team delivering a variety of learning opportunities and development opportunities


• Recommend a friend payment of up to £500! (T&Cs apply)


• Based at our beautiful countryside location in Much Hadham


• Free onsite parking


• Discounted on-site canteen


• Paid enhanced DBS