Teaching Assistant

WG060 Witherslack Group Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,006 - 29,341; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction and on-the-job training

Full school holidays

Career progression opportunities

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools and advice

Medical cover for appointments

High-street discounts

Beautiful working environments

£1,000 bonus for recommending a friend

Contributory pension (matched up to 5%)

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to inspire and support young people with diverse needs. In this rewarding role, you will help children overcome challenges and celebrate their achievements, no matter how small. With a commitment to providing an exceptional educational environment, the organization offers extensive training, full school holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package. You will join a supportive team that values your contributions and fosters your professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and want to be part of a purpose-driven organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a classroom is ideal, but training is provided.
• Strong passion for supporting children's learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and emotional needs.
• Support learning and development while boosting self-esteem.

Skills

Resilience

Teamwork

Passion for supporting children

Classroom experience

Education

Relevant training in education or childcare

Job description

time left to apply End Date: April 21, 2025 (24 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR101836

Please note, this salary is not pro rata'd and school holidays will be paid in full.

Up to £26,674 + 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 whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference.

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 those 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

Hinckley House school will be a state of the art SEMH primary school opening in Autumn 24. As part of the Witherslack group, the school will be exceptionally well resourced and supported to ensure that every child receives the very best education and outcomes. We are looking for inspirational teachers and wider staff to help us realise our vision for delivering excellence.

What we do for you

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:

1. Training: A full induction and on the job training.
2. Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays.
3. Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group.
4. Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance.
5. Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance.
6. Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts.
7. Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities.
8. A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time.
9. 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 that 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:

1. Your ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others.
2. Ideally you’ll have experience working in a classroom, but if not, we can provide you with all the relevant training.
3. Your genuine passion for supporting children to learn and the impact it can have on their lives.
4. Your enthusiasm and expertise to support the teacher and work closely with our therapists.

Interested in joining us?

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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