TEACHING ASSISTANT

Job Description:

Job overview:

SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT 

TERM TIME ONLY 

£19,871- £20,699 PER ANNUM

£12.36 - £12.87 PER HOUR

HERTFORDSHIRE

What youll 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) 

What we are looking for

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 

What we can offer

A supportive and collaborative working environment

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!  

Eligible for Blue Light card and other health and leisure discounts

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

Paid enhanced DBS 

 How to apply

To apply, please complete an application form and upload an up to date CV on our website. All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check. Please note we are not on a public transport route. The salary range advertised is based on full-time equivalent and appointment on the scale is dependent on the role, qualifications and experience. 

 Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis; therefore, we recommend that you apply sooner rather than later. We reserve the right to close an advert if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the deadline. 

 Diversity & Inclusion 

At St Elizabeths we embrace diversity and aspire to create a diverse and inclusive working culture. We are proud to be recognised as an Investor in People and to hold Disability Confident status. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming all applications from across the community.