Primary Teacher

WG060 Witherslack Group Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction

School holidays

Career progression

Flexible benefits

Pension options

Wellbeing support

Medical cover

Job summary

Witherslack Group invites applications for a teaching post at Lakeside School in Liverpool, a specialist day school for children with SEND. The role supports learners with Autism, SEMH and related needs, helping them develop skills and confidence while building strong relationships with pupils and staff.

The package includes a full induction, school holidays, career progression opportunities, flexible benefits, pension options and wellbeing support. DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience required.
• Qualified Teacher Status is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support children/young people with SEND (Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH).
• Help learners develop abilities and raise self-esteem.
• Work with in-house psychologists, teaching assistants and therapy professionals.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and colleagues.

Skills

Team player

Teaching passion

Relationship building

Department building

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Up to £55,720 + Excellent Benefits

Please note: This is a maternity cover role from February 2027 - December 2027.

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
• Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers' Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative
• 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
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £2,000 bonus every time
• Bring your whole-self to work

Responsibilities

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 Teacher 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 Lakeside School is an independent specialist day school providing high quality education, based in Liverpool. The school meets the needs of pupils with special needs including ADHD, autism, speech, language & communication difficulties and social & emotional difficulties. Our recent Outstanding rating from Ofsted recognises Lakeside's reputation as one of the leading SEN provisions in the North west of England.

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.

Key Qualities

• Your 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
• Your genuine passion for Teaching 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

You'll also need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status.

Our Commitment

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

We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams 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, just 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.

We live and learn with children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties (such as Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, or speech, language and communication needs), ADHD or complex learning needs. We have the most joined-up model in SEN, the best environments and we are proud of what we do.

Mission

We are the leading provider of specialist education and care for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties (autistic spectrum conditions; speech, language and communication needs), ADHD and complex learning needs.