Hlta

The Witherslack Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Bristol is seeking a higher level teaching assistant passionate about working with children with special needs. You will support young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder while fostering an environment of learning and development. The role requires excellent interpersonal skills and relevant qualifications. A structured career path with robust training and support is offered, alongside generous benefits and a holistic approach to wellbeing.

Benefits

Training and induction programs

Full school holidays

Career progression opportunities

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Medical cover

Beautiful working environments

£1,000 referral bonus

Matched contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Teaching Assistant is essential.
• Relevant NVQ Level 3 and HLTA qualification, or equivalent, required.
• Ability to liaise with teachers for complementary learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
• Help develop abilities and raise self-esteem.
• Plan and execute engaging learning activities.

Skills

Experience as a Teaching Assistant

Passion for supporting children

Ability to plan meetings

Liaising with teachers

Resilience

Education

NVQ Level 3

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Key Responsibilities and Qualities

• Significant experience as a Teaching Assistant
• Your genuine passion for supporting children and the impact it can have on their lives
• Your enthusiasm and expertise to support your department
• Your ability to plan meetings, work without supervision and liaise with teachers to devise complementary learning activities

You will also need a relevant NVQ Level 3 and a HLTA qualification, or equivalent.

You'll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will 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 a higher level teaching assistant at Witherslack Group, you'll get all the support you need to succeed. 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. Our new Castlefell School is a purpose built, brand new, state‑of‑the‑art school, catering primarily for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs but also providing for children with autism who have moderate learning needs. The school provides education for up to 50 children aged 8 to 16. This new exciting opportunity serves Rudgeway and the wider communities, you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered.

Benefits

• 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
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an optician 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 £1,000 bonus every time
• Contributory pension (matched up to 5%)