Learning Mentor

The Witherslack Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in the UK is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and social, emotional and mental health needs. The role involves collaborating with teachers and therapists to facilitate learning and boost children's self-esteem. Successful candidates will demonstrate resilience, a positive attitude, and a genuine passion for making a difference. Numerous benefits include full training, school holidays, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Full induction and on-job training

Full school holidays

Pathway to progression

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools and advice

Medical cover

Beautiful working environments

Recruit-a-friend scheme

Contributory pension

Qualifications

• Experience with children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Willingness to learn and undergo training.
• Ability to support teachers and work closely with therapists.

Responsibilities

• Support children in learning and developing their abilities.
• Help raise children's self-esteem.
• Celebrate successes, no matter how small.

Skills

Positive, can-do attitude

Experience working in a classroom

Passion for supporting children

Resilience and dedication

Job description

We’re looking for a supportive, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

• Positive, can‑do attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
• Ideally someone with experience working in a classroom; if not, we’ll provide all the relevant training
• Genuine passion for supporting children to learn and the impact it can have on their lives
• Enthusiasm and expertise to support the teacher and work closely with our therapists, helping to create “tiny victories” that add up to big differences

Our Teaching Assistants find fulfilment in making small positive changes for our young people – celebrating every success, no matter how small. It can be a tough journey, but those progressions are something you’ll be proud of.

Check out this video on what life as a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group is like! Get out what you put in. You will be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and social, emotional and mental health needs. You’ll help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self‑esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, loving the “huge small victories” that you achieve.

We’re open in September 2026 at Turner Court, a purpose‑built, brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art primary school catering for up to 50 pupils with a wide range of needs, including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. This exciting opportunity serves Bristol and the wider community.

We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we champion individuality and neuro‑diversity. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities and are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer.

We cover the cost of an enhanced DBS check and online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Benefits

• Full induction and on‑job training
• Full school holidays
• Pathway to progression – many of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within the group
• Flexible benefits – you can increase or decrease benefits such as life insurance (check out our benefits here)
• Wellbeing tools and advice, including employee assistance
• Medical cover (optician/dentist appointments and a host of high‑street discounts)
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities (check out our schools here)
• Recruit‑a‑friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time any colleague brings a friend in
• Contributory pension (matched up to 5 %)

Bring your whole‑self to work.