Teaching Assistant

The Witherslack Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join their team in Yate, Bristol. The role involves supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and social, emotional, and mental health needs. Candidates should be resilient and dedicated to making a positive impact on young people's lives. The position includes comprehensive training and offers benefits such as medical cover and a contributory pension. The ideal candidate will support a diverse classroom environment, ensuring inclusive education for all.

Benefits

Full induction and on‑the‑job training

Full school holidays

Progression opportunities

Flexible benefits (e.g., life insurance)

Wellbeing tools and advice

Medical cover for optician and dentist appointments

High‑street discounts

Beautiful working environments

Refer a Friend scheme (£1,000 bonus)

Contributory pension (matched up to 5%)

Qualifications

• Dedication to making a genuine difference in students' lives.
• Experience or willingness to work with children with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in a primary school environment.
• Assist teachers and work closely with therapists.
• Contribute to a supportive and inclusive classroom culture.

Skills

Resilience

Dedication

Classroom experience

Job description

Overview

The school is located in Yate, Bristol and the role is scheduled to commence in June 2026. The position offers a salary of up to £27,528 plus excellent benefits. Witherslack Group’s teaching assistants celebrate "Huge Small Victories" – those small wins that, over time, create a big impact on young people’s lives.

As a Teaching Assistant you will work with children and young people who have Autistic Spectrum Disorder and social, emotional and mental health needs. You will help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self‑esteem. Resilience and dedication are essential, and in return you will experience the satisfaction of making a genuine difference.

Responsibilities & Experience

You will support pupils in a primary school environment that caters for up to 50 pupils with a wide range of needs. Your role includes assisting teachers, working closely with therapists, and contributing to a supportive, inclusive classroom culture. Ideally you have some classroom experience, although we provide comprehensive induction and on‑the‑job training for new team members.

Benefits

• Full induction and on‑the‑job training
• Full school holidays
• Progression opportunities – most of our leaders are promoted from within the group
• Flexible benefits (e.g., life insurance)
• Wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover for optician and dentist appointments
• High‑street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with top‑notch facilities
• "Refer a Friend" scheme offering a £1,000 bonus for each successful referral
• Contributory pension (matched up to 5%)

Inclusion & Support

We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and belongs. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we champion diversity, neuro‑diversity and individuality. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities and provide any necessary adjustments to support you through recruitment and in the workplace.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunities employer and conduct an enhanced DBS check (we cover the cost) and an online search for all applicants. For more information on our ex‑offenders policy, child protection policy or child safeguarding procedures, please visit the relevant sections of our website.

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