Teaching Assistant

Job summary

Join the team at Rhodes Wood Hospital School as a Teaching Assistant and be part of supporting the delivery of education to resident with eating disorders to help build a brighter future. You will work at the Rhodes Wood Hospital School in Hatfield with an onsite school. The school provides educational services to the young people in our care with a full multidisciplinary team. As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide on-hand support to teachers as they design and deliver classroom lessons. This will see you assist in the preparation for these lessons, ensuring the classroom has all materials required and supporting pupils to engage in the syllabus. You'll be able to think creatively and build a strong rapport with the cohort, encouraging engagement and supporting their learning, behaviour and social skills progression. A range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations. To be successful in this role, you will have:

Main duties of the job

Join the team at Rhodes Wood Hospital School as a Teaching Assistant and be part of supporting the delivery of education to resident with eating disorders to help build a brighter future. You will work at the Rhodes Wood Hospital School in Hatfield with an onsite school. The school provides educational services to the young people in our care. As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide on-hand support to teachers, assist in lesson preparation, and support pupils in engaging with the syllabus. You'll be able to think creatively, build strong rapport, encourage engagement, and support their learning progression.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is committed to delivering exceptional care with a network of over 80 services across England and Wales. With more than 8,000 employees, Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, operating globally in 10 countries with over 86,000 professionals. Elysium Healthcare focuses on comprehensive service delivery for Mental Health, Neurological conditions, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment policies, ensuring staff promote and safeguard the welfare of service users, and is recognized as a Disability Confident employer.

Details

• Date posted: 03 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £27,000 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1522795879
• Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Hertfordshire, AL9 6NN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Join the team at Rhodes Wood Hospital School as a Teaching Assistant and be part of supporting the delivery of education to resident with eating disorders to help build a brighter future.

You will work at the Rhodes Wood Hospital School in Hatfield with an onsite school. The school provides educational services to the young people in our care with a full multidisciplinary team.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide on-hand support to teachers as they design and deliver classroom lessons. This will see you assist in the preparation for these lessons, ensuring the classroom has all materials required and supporting pupils to engage in the syllabus.

You'll be able to think creatively and build a strong rapport with the cohort, encouraging engagement and supporting their learning, behaviour and social skills progression.

A range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Education-related qualifications
• Previous experience of working with children in a school setting.
• Excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
• Hobbies/interests/skills that contribute to a wide curriculum offering
• Have experience of working with young people with SEMH needs and/or SEN
• Be able to identify and implement interventions to ensure students engage in lessons and make progress
• Be resilient, flexible, and adaptable in approach in order to meet the needs of each individual
• Be able to empathise and engage easily with young people, offering appropriate and professional support at all times

Where you will be working

Location: Rhodes Wood Hospital. Shepherds Way, Hatfield AL9 6NN

Join the team at Rhodes Wood Hospital providing care for children and young people aged 8-18 years with eating disorders who require residential care, working on tailored treatment programmes designed for the individual needs of each young person.

There is also an on-site Ofsted Registered school to support young people continue with their education while in hospital. Rhodes Wood Hospital is located on the outskirts of Hatfield, which is easily reachable by car.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £27,000
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and parking

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure