Teaching Assistant

Beaverbrooks; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Witherslack Group as a Teaching Assistant, making a meaningful impact in the lives of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. Enjoy excellent training, progressive career paths, and a supportive work environment designed to promote both staff and student well-being.

Benefits

Full school holidays off

Medical cover for opticians and dentists

Contributory pension (matched up to 5%)

Flexible benefits like life insurance

Wellbeing tools and employee assistance

Beautiful working environments with top facilities

£1,000 referral bonus for recommendations

Qualifications

• Experience in a classroom preferred but training will be provided.
• Passion for supporting children with special needs.
• Ability to connect with pupils and collaborate with teachers and therapists.

Responsibilities

• Work with children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
• Help students learn, develop abilities, and raise self-esteem.

Skills

Teamwork

Can do attitude

Enthusiasm

Job description

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Up to £25,183 + SSA (£1,491 per year) + Regional Allowance (£1,500 per year) and excellent benefits (this is not a pro-rata position)

This position is for a Secondary school - Chilworth House Upper

Those Huge Small Victories

Our Teaching Assistants are fulfilled by making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, celebrating the little things. There are many ups and downs, and for some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories, and while they may seem small, they make a big difference.

Get out what you put in

You’ll work 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. Resilience and dedication are required, but the huge small victories you achieve will be something to be proud of.

It can be challenging, but the positive steps forward will more than compensate. As a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, you’ll receive support to succeed. Your colleagues will be highly skilled, the school environments well-resourced, and we’ll support you every step of the way to build a rewarding teaching career.

One of the best environments in SEND

"Our idea is that every student who comes to us will soar. No matter what their past, this will be the school where they 'lift off' and rise to their potential."

The school's logo, a soaring bird, symbolizes this aspiration. Upon joining, each young person is encouraged to aim high and begin their journey to academic and personal achievement. The school's extensive grounds, well-equipped classrooms, and vocational centre provide an ideal environment, recently rated 'Good' by Ofsted.

What we do for you

We believe you will do great things. For your dedication, we offer the best salary and benefits in the education sector. You’ll bring learning to life and make a real difference, plus:

Training: Full induction and on-the-job training

Holiday: Full school holidays off

Progression: Most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within

Flexible benefits: You can adjust benefits like life insurance; see our benefits

Wellbeing: Wellbeing tools and employee assistance

Medical cover: Reimbursements for opticians, dentists, and more, plus high-street discounts

Beautiful working environments: Top facilities in our schools

A "recommend a friend" scheme offers a £1,000 bonus per referral.

Contributory pension (matched up to 5%)

Bring your whole-self to work

Our diverse young people and workforce reflect our commitment to inclusivity. You’ll connect with pupils through:

Your ‘can do’ attitude, teamwork, and willingness to help others

Experience in a classroom is preferred but not required; training will be provided

Your passion for supporting children and the impact it can have

Your enthusiasm and collaboration with teachers and therapists

Interested in joining us?

Our young people deserve the best, and so do our teams. You deserve a meaningful career with a purpose-led employer in an environment where you can be yourself.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all communities.

For a full job description and person specification, please click [link].

To view our ex-offenders policy, click [link].

To view our Child Protection Policy, visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of our website. Find all our schools [link].

Keywords: Special Education, Careers in Care, Working with Children, SEMH, SEN, ASD