SEN Teaching Assistant-2

WG060 Witherslack Group Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction

Holiday: full school holidays

Career progression from within

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools and advice

Medical cover

£1,000 friend-refer bonus

Contributory pension (matched 5%)

Job summary

Witherslack Group is hiring a Teaching Assistant in the United Kingdom. You will work with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs to support learning, development and self-esteem.

The role requires resilience and dedication, but you will be part of a supportive team with well-resourced schools and ongoing training. Attractive salary and benefits are offered, including induction and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children with autism, SEMH needs.
• Resilience and dedication to helping young people achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to work as part of a team with teachers and therapists.

Responsibilities

• Support learning for children and young people with SEND to build skills and self-esteem.
• Assist the class teacher and collaborate with therapists to deliver activities.
• Create a supportive, inclusive learning environment.

Job description

Up to £28,347 + excellnet benefits 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 The greatest achievements often don't come easy, but Hall Cliffe has earned a reputation as a school that can help turn young people's lives around. Hall Cliffe is a specialist secondary school supporting young people with ADHD, Autism, Asperger's and SEMH needs. The school is housed in a stunning listed building, at the centre of which is a tranquil courtyard used for both recreational and therapeutic activities. However, the true heart of Hall Cliffe School is its pupils, which is evident in the unwavering commitment, care and support that the staff team offer to every young person, helping them to achieve positive outcomes both in and beyond the classroom.

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 - 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 pupils because they can 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 with 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. 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.

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.