Teaching Assistant

Witherslack Group; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks a Teaching Assistant to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related needs. This role offers comprehensive training, paid school holidays, and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment focused on individual progress.

Benefits

Paid full school holidays

Full induction and on-the-job training

Opportunities for career advancement

Flexible benefits options

Wellbeing tools and employee assistance programs

Medical cover reimbursement

Modern facilities in beautiful settings

GBP1,000 referral bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a classroom preferred, training provided if not.
• Genuine passion for supporting children's learning.
• Enthusiasm and ability to collaborate with teachers and therapists.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and development of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Enhance self-esteem and resilience in young people.

Skills

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Passion for supporting children's learning

Education

Experience in a classroom

Job description

Job Description for Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group

Please note: For this role, the full school holidays are paid, and the salary will not be pro rata.

Salary: Up to GBP26,674 + Excellent Benefits

Our Philosophy: Those Huge Small Victories

Our Teaching Assistants are fulfilled by making even the smallest positive changes in our young people. We celebrate these "huge small victories"—small on the surface but impactful in making a big difference.

Role Overview

You will work with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. Your role is to support their learning, development, and self-esteem. Resilience and dedication are essential, but the rewards of your achievements will be meaningful and fulfilling.

Support and Environment

At Witherslack Group, you'll receive comprehensive support to succeed. You'll work alongside highly skilled colleagues in well-resourced environments, with guidance every step of the way to build a rewarding teaching career.

About Hilden Park School

Hilden Park school is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's, and Speech, Language, and Communication needs. Serving up to 72 pupils aged 8 to 16, the school aims to provide an outstanding educational experience with a focus on individual progress and care.

Benefits We Offer

• Training: Full induction and on-the-job training
• Holiday: Paid full school holidays
• Progression: Opportunities for career advancement within the group
• Flexible Benefits: Options to customize benefits like life insurance
• Wellbeing: Wellbeing tools and employee assistance programs
• Medical Cover: Reimbursement for opticians, dentists, etc., plus high-street discounts
• Working Environment: Modern facilities in beautiful settings
• Referral Bonus: GBP1,000 for each successful friend referral
• Pension: Contributory pension scheme (up to 5%) matched

Our Values and Expectations

We embrace diversity, and our team reflects the backgrounds of our pupils. To succeed, you'll need:

• Your proactive, 'can-do' attitude and teamwork skills
• Experience in a classroom (training provided if not)
• Genuine passion for supporting children's learning
• Enthusiasm and ability to collaborate with teachers and therapists

Join Us

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. This position requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us) and an online background check. We welcome applications from all community sections.

For more information, please view the full job description and person specification here.