Teaching Assistant

Hall Cliffe School; Horbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and related needs. The role requires a team player who is passionate about positively impacting children's lives. Successful candidates will enjoy a supportive environment with ongoing training, flexible benefits, and opportunities for career development within a committed safeguarding framework.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance and wellbeing tools

Bonus for referrals

Contributory pension

Qualifications

• Experience working in a classroom or related setting is preferable.
• Ability to positively impact children's lives.
• Willingness to support teachers and collaborate with therapists.
• Resilience and dedication in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers and therapists in lessons and activities.
• Assist children with learning and daily tasks.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive environment for all pupils.
• Participate in induction and ongoing training.

Skills

Team player

Resilience

Passion for supporting children

Genuine enthusiasm

Job description

Salary and Benefits

Up to £27,528 + excellent benefits.

• Training: A full induction and on-the-job training.
• Holiday: Full school holidays.
• Progression: Opportunities for career development within the group.
• Flexible benefits: e.g., life insurance adjustments.
• Wellbeing: Employee assistance and wellbeing tools.
• Medical cover: Reimbursement for optician/dentist appointments and discounts.
• Beautiful working environment with state‑of‑the‑art facilities.
• Refer a Friend scheme: £1,000 bonus per referral.
• Contributory pension: matched up to 5%.

Role Overview

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, while they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference.

You’ll work with children and young people who have Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Asperger’s or Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You’ll help them learn, develop abilities and raise their self‑esteem. You should be resilient, dedicated and proud of the positive steps forward you help create.

The role offers support to succeed, with experienced colleagues, well‑resourced environments and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers and therapists in delivering lessons and activities.
• Assist children with ASD, ADHD, Asperger’s, SEMH in learning and daily tasks.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive environment for all pupils.
• Participate in induction and ongoing training.
• Help create therapeutic activities, such as recreational use of the courtyard.

Qualifications and Experience

• Preferable experience working in a classroom or related setting.
• Passion for supporting children to learn and positively impacting their lives.
• Team player who rolls up sleeves to help others.
• Genuine enthusiasm for supporting teachers and working closely with therapists.
• Resilience and dedication in a challenging environment.

Inclusive Workplace & EEO

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, providing a safe environment and an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search.