Teaching Assistant

Witherslack Group; Morebath; On-site; GBP 26,876 - 32,849; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction

School holidays

Internal progression

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools

Medical cover/discounts

Great facilities

Refer a friend £1k bonus

Contributory pension 5%

Job summary

Witherslack Group is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with ASD, SEMH, and ADHD in a SEND setting. You will help learners develop skills, confidence and resilience through patient, creative support.

The role offers a supportive team, emphasis on huge small victories, full school holidays, induction training, pension and private benefits. DBS checked and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a classroom is preferred.
• Ability to work with children with ASD, SEMH, ADHD.
• Resilient, patient and dedicated to helping pupils learn.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development of pupils with ASD/SEMH/ADHD.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Collaborate with therapists and school staff to implement interventions.

Job description

Up to £29,863 + Excellent Benefits Those Huge Small Victories

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. There's lots of ups and downs, and to 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 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!

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 the 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

Located in the rural community of Alvescot, Sandwell is a tranquil setting that offers young people an environment to live, learn and grow. This beautiful site brings together education, care and therapeutic support for our small cohort of young people, providing the perfect backdrop to release their full potential. We support young people with ADHD, ASD, Asperger’s and SEMH and have recently been rated Good by Ofsted.

What we do for you

For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people. In addition you will receive:

• Training: A full induction and on‑the‑job training
• Holiday: 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
• Wellbeing: A host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover to claim back the cost of optician or dentist appointments and a host of high‑street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities
• A recommend‑a‑friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus each 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 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 with 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

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search.

We are a proud inclusive employer committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and truly belongs.