Teaching Assistant

Witherslack Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Coventry seeks a Teaching Assistant to support children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Join a dedicated team that values individual contributions and celebrates small victories. You'll enjoy a supportive working environment with full training, competitive salary, and generous holiday allowances, while making a genuine impact on young lives!

Benefits

Training: Full induction and on-the-job training

Full school holidays

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools

Medical cover

Beautiful working environments

£1,000 bonus for referrals

Contributory pension up to 5%

Qualifications

• Experience working with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs preferred.
• A resilient and dedicated approach is necessary.
• Passion for making a difference in children's lives.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with learning and development.
• Support children in raising their self-esteem.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and therapists.

Skills

Can do attitude

Experience working in a classroom

Genuine passion for supporting children's learning

Enthusiasm to support teachers

Job description

Up to £26,674 + excellent benefits

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. 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!

You'll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You'll help them learn, develop their abilities, and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories 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 transformational effect of Avon Park School is consistently witnessed by parents, carers, and professionals alike. The school's ability to connect and engage with pupils is a result of its strong ethos of high expectations and aspirations for every child - and recently achieved an Outstanding rating by Ofsted.

All school staff, including teaching, pastoral, and therapy teams, work in a truly collaborative way to ensure each pupil develops academically, emotionally, and personally. This whole-school commitment helps pupils with ADHD, ASD, Asperger's, or SEMH grow into capable and confident young people who want to succeed.

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: Most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group
• Flexible benefits: You can increase or decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here
• Wellbeing: A host of wellbeing tools and advice, including employee assistance
• Medical cover: Claim back costs like opticians or dentist appointments, plus high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the best facilities - check out our schools here
• A 'recommend a friend' scheme offering a £1,000 bonus per referral
• Contributory pension (matched up to 5%)

Bring your whole-self to work

Our young people come from diverse backgrounds and have different needs. Our workforce reflects that diversity, enabling our teams to engage, encourage, and inspire our pupils to be themselves. You'll be more than a Teaching Assistant because of:

• Your 'can do' attitude - a team player who helps others
• Experience working in a classroom (training provided if not)
• Genuine passion for supporting children's learning and their lives
• Enthusiasm and expertise to support teachers and work with therapists

Interested in joining us?

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is core to who we are. We are committed to creating a respectful, valued environment where everyone belongs.

We embrace individuality and champion neurodiversity, celebrating diverse perspectives and strengths. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and will support you through the recruitment process and in the workplace with any adjustments needed.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we better support the children, young people, and families we serve, ensuring every team member can thrive and be authentic.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all community sections.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here.

To view our ex-offenders policy, click here.

To view our Child Protection Policy, visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. All our Schools can be found here.

Special Education, Careers in Care, Careers in Special Education, Working with Children, SEMH, ASD