Part-Time Teaching Assistant

Witherslack Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Holiday

Progression

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing

Medical cover

Facilities

Refer a friend

Contributory pension

Job summary

Witherslack Group is recruiting a Teaching Assistant at Hall Cliffe Primary School in Wakefield to support children with autism and SEMH needs. You will help learners access lessons, build confidence, and work closely with teachers and therapists to create a supportive learning environment.

The role offers training, a collaborative team, and the chance to make a lasting difference in children’s lives within an inclusive school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a classroom is ideal; training provided if not.
• Resilience and dedication to support young people with SEND.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with ASD/SEMH to learn and develop abilities.
• Assist teachers and therapists, creating nurturing, safe classroom environments.
• Help raise self-esteem and celebrate small but meaningful progress.

Skills

Classroom support

SEND experience

Communication

Job description

Up to £28,437 + excellent benefits

Please note: The Set days for this role are - Thursday 8.30 - 16.30 & Friday 8.30 - 16.00 Those Huge Small Victories

Our Teaching Assistants 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.

Check out this video on what life as a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group is like!

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 a 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

Hall Cliffe Primary School is an independent specialist day school in Wakefield, providing high-quality education for children and young people with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.

Working at Hall Cliffe Primary, you will support children who have experienced trauma, adversity and barriers to learning. Many have Autism, SEMH needs, communication differences and high levels of anxiety. As a trauma-informed practitioner, you will help them feel safe, build trusting relationships and achieve success through creative, adaptive teaching and support.

We are looking for resilient, compassionate professionals who can create nurturing environments where children feel valued and ready to learn. The role is challenging but incredibly rewarding, offering the opportunity to make a genuine difference and celebrate the life-changing progress our children achieve every day.

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
• 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 £1,000 bonus every time
• Contributory pension (matched up to 5%)

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 a Teaching Assistant, 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
• Ideally you'll have experience working in a classroom, but if not, we can provide you will all the relevant training
• Your genuine passion for supporting children to learn and the impact it can have on their lives
• Your enthusiasm and expertise to support the teacher and work closely with our therapists

Interested in joining us?

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. 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 understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way.

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.

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