Teaching Assistant

WG060 Witherslack Group Ltd; Grange-Over-Sands; On-site; GBP 24,775 - 30,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Holiday

Career progression

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing

Medical cover

Pension

Refer a friend £1,000 bonus

Job summary

Witherslack Group Ltd is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with diverse learning needs at our Grange-over-Sands campus. You will work closely with teachers to implement learning activities, monitor progress and help build confidence and self-esteem.

We offer induction and on-the-job training, full school holidays, clear progression routes, and a range of benefits including life insurance, wellbeing resources, and a contributory pension.

Qualifications

• Experience in a classroom environment is preferred but training is provided.
• Ability to support children and young people with diverse needs.
• Patience, resilience and a positive approach to learning.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with autism, SEMH needs, and other learning challenges.
• Assist teaching staff to deliver engaging learning activities and track progress.

Job description

Up to £27,528 + excellent benefits

Those Huge Small Victories

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 Oversands School is an independent specialist day school providing high quality education, based in Grange-over-SandsWitherslack, Cumbria. The school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with a range of complex learning needs, social and emotional difficulties and challenging behaviours. “Here we know every pupil, their story, how we can help and importantly how they can succeed.” This statement is brought to life through a dedicated lower school designed with input from the pupils; an upper school that offers a broad and impressive range of subjects; and a vocational and post‑16 provision that delivers extensive courses and opportunities led by experts in their field.

What we do for you

• 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 young people to 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 will 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.

To view our ex‑offenders policy.

To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre.

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.

Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD