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Witherslack Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Witherslack Group is seeking instructors dedicated to empowering children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Social Emotional Mental Health needs. You'll play a vital role in facilitating their learning and development within a supportive environment, celebrated for its excellence in SEND education.

Benefits

Full induction and on-the-job training

Flexible benefits options

Contributory pension scheme

Wellbeing support tools

High street discounts

Beautiful working environments

£2,000 referral bonus

Full school holidays

Career progression opportunities

Medical cover for appointments

Qualifications

• Ability to relate to pupils from diverse backgrounds.
• Genuine passion for teaching and impact on young lives.
• Strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support children with ASD and SEMH needs.
• Help students develop their abilities and self-esteem.
• Create engaging and inclusive learning environments.

Skills

Resilience

Dedication

Teamwork

Passion for instructing

Job description

£29,195 - £38,864 + excellent benefits

Those Huge Small Victories

Our Instructors are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There's lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference

Get out what you put in

You'll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You'll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you're really proud of.

It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As an Instructor at Witherslack Group, you'll get all the support you need to succeed, from in-house psychologists, to teaching assistants and therapy professionals. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career.

One of the best environments in SEND

The greatest achievements often don't come easy but Hall Cliffe has earned a reputation as a school that can help turn young people's lives around. The school is housed in a stunning listed building at the centre of which is a tranquil courtyard that is used for both recreational and therapeutic activities. However, the true centre of everything at Hall Cliffe School are the pupils, which is evident in the unwavering commitment and support that the staff team offer to each young person. The school supports young people with ADHD, ASD, Asperger's or SEMH needs.

What we do for you

We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you'll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training
• Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with full school holidays
• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group
• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here
• Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 5%
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our schools here
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £2,000 bonus every time

Bring your whole-self to work
Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You'll be more than an Instructor, you'll be able to connect with our pupils because of:
- Your can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
- Your genuine passion for Instructing and the impact your subject can have on young lives
- The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class
- Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department

Interested in joining us?

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here .

Special Education/Careers in Care/Careers in Special Education/Working with Children/SEMH/SEN/ASD