Higher Level Teaching Assistant. Job in Wakefield Education & Training Jobs

Witherslack Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization dedicated to transforming young lives as a higher-level teaching assistant. You'll work with children facing challenges, providing essential support to enhance their learning and development. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including training and career progression opportunities, this role offers a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment. Your contributions will help shape the futures of young people, making a significant impact on their lives.

Benefits

Full induction and on-the-job training

Full school holidays off

Opportunities for career advancement

Flexible benefits

Access to wellbeing tools

Medical cover

Beautiful working environments

£1,000 referral bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Teaching Assistant.
• Ability to plan meetings and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and mental health needs.
• Help improve self-esteem and learning development.

Skills

Teaching Assistant

Support for children's learning

Collaboration

Enthusiasm

Education

NVQ Level 3

HLTA qualification

Job description

£25,584 - £27,269 + Excellent benefits

Those Huge Small Victories

Our higher level teaching assistants are fulfilled by making even the smallest positive changes in our young people. We celebrate these small successes, which we call "huge small victories." While they may seem minor, they collectively make a significant difference.

Get out what you put in

You will work with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. Your role is to support their learning, development, and self-esteem. Resilience and dedication are essential, and the achievements you make will be a source of pride.

Although the journey can be challenging, the positive progress will be rewarding. At Witherslack Group, you'll receive support from colleagues, access to well-resourced environments, and guidance to build a rewarding teaching career.

One of the best environments in SEND

Hall Cliffe School has a reputation for helping transform young lives. Located in a historic building with a tranquil courtyard, the school focuses on supporting pupils with ADHD, ASD, Asperger's, or SEMH needs. The staff's unwavering commitment is evident in their support for each young person.

What we do for you

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Training: Full induction and on-the-job training
• Holidays: Full school holidays off
• Progression: Opportunities for career advancement within our group
• Flexible benefits: Options to adjust benefits like life insurance
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing tools and employee assistance
• Medical cover: Reimbursements for opticians, dentists, and more
• Facilities: Beautiful working environments with top facilities
• Referral bonus: £1,000 bonus per successful referral
• Pension: Contributory pension scheme (up to 5%) matched

Bring your whole-self to work

We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. To succeed, you should have:

• Significant experience as a Teaching Assistant
• Passion for supporting children's learning
• Enthusiasm and expertise in supporting your department
• Ability to plan meetings, work independently, and collaborate with teachers
• Relevant NVQ Level 3 and HLTA qualification or equivalent

Interested in joining us?

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us) and online searches. We welcome applications from all community sections.

For more details, please see the full job description and person specification here.