Primary Teacher

WG060 Witherslack Group Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction & training

School holidays off

Career progression

Pension schemes

Wellbeing support

Referral bonus £1000

Life insurance

Discounts and perks

Job summary

Witherslack Group is seeking a dedicated teacher to work with children and young people in SEN settings at Ashbrooke School. You’ll help learners develop abilities, raise self-esteem, and celebrate progress through dedicated teaching and tailored support.

You’ll join a team of psychologists, teaching assistants and therapy professionals, benefiting from strong resources, career progression, and a generous benefits package, including holidays and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Resilience and dedication to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development of young people with SEND.
• Build self-esteem and resilience in pupils.
• Collaborate with in-house psychologists and therapy staff.
• Contribute to a nurturing, well-resourced classroom environment.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Team player

Passion for teaching

Subject development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Up to £52,835 + Excellent Benefits Those Huge Small Victories Our teachers 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. 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 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

You’ll be joining Ashbrooke School, one of the leading SEN settings in the North East. A purpose-built school with specialist classrooms, extensive grounds and sporting facilities, plus a purpose-built primary provision – Ashbrooke supports young people with ADHD, ASD, SEMH and SLCN.

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 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
• 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

A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time.

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 Teacher, 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
• - 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.

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.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

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.