Teaching Assistant

The Witherslack Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & training

School holidays

Career progression

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Medical cover

Referral bonus £1000

Pension (5% match)

Job summary

The Witherslack Group invites applications for roles supporting children and young people with special educational needs at their Stockton-on-Tees schools. You will help learners develop their abilities, raise self-esteem, and work closely with teachers and therapists.

A resilient, can-do attitude and dedication are essential; training is provided to support your success. We offer a supportive environment within high-quality SEND provision, with opportunities for progression and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Resilient and dedicated with a passion for helping children learn and grow.
• Ideally some classroom experience or willingness to receive relevant training.
• Enthusiasm and ability to support teachers and therapists to raise self-esteem.

Responsibilities

• Help children and young people learn and develop their abilities.
• Support the teacher and collaborate with therapists.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Team player

Classroom experience

Training provided

Job description

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.,

• 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
  It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it.

One of the best environments in SEND Hartwell School is an independent specialist day school providing high quality education, based in Stockton-on-Tees. The school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism, and a range of other conditions. The recent Ofsted rating of Good has established the school as one of the leading specialist provisions in the North East.

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.

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: 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%)