Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover - Part time)

Witherslack Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support children with special educational needs. This part-time role offers a chance to make a significant impact on young lives, helping them achieve small victories that lead to substantial progress. You'll work in a supportive environment with a talented team, receiving comprehensive training and career development opportunities. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in education and caring for children. Join us and be part of a rewarding journey!

Benefits

Comprehensive training and induction

Full school holidays

Opportunities for career progression

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Medical cover

High-street discounts

Modern working environments

Referral bonus scheme (£1,000)

Contributory pension scheme (up to 5%)

Qualifications

• Experience with autistic pupils and flexible communication methods.
• Ability to support children with challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and boost their self-esteem.
• Help pupils learn and develop their abilities in a supportive environment.

Skills

Experience working with pupils who are autistic

Ability to communicate in various ways (Makaton, PECs)

Experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

Flexibility to work with pupils aged 4 to 11

Creativity in delivering bespoke lessons

Job description

Up to £29,815 + excellent benefits (salary will be pro rata'd)

Please note: this role is a fixed-term and part-time contract.

Those Huge Small Victories

Our Teaching Assistants are fulfilled by making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, celebrating these 'huge small victories'. While they may seem small, they collectively 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 will work with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Your role is to help them learn, develop their abilities, and boost their self-esteem. Resilience and dedication are essential, but the rewards of these small victories are significant.

It can be challenging, but the positive progress will be worth it. As a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, you'll receive full support, a talented team, well-resourced environments, and guidance to build a rewarding career.

One of the best environments in SEND

Lavender Lodge School, housed in an 18th-century building in Mitcham, serves pupils from various boroughs. We pride ourselves on our pupils' achievements and our dedicated team. We were recently rated 'Good' by Ofsted.

Skill set requirements

• Experience working with pupils who are autistic
• Ability to communicate in various ways, including Makaton, picture display symbols, PECs, and PODD, especially with non-verbal pupils
• Experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and understanding its functions
• Flexibility to work with pupils aged 4 to 11
• Creativity in delivering bespoke, accessible lessons

Knowledge of autism strategies such as TEACCH, attention autism, PODD, and their practical application is desirable.

What we do for you

We value your hard work and dedication, offering a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive training and induction
• Full school holidays
• Opportunities for career progression
• Flexible benefits, including options to adjust cover
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance
• Medical cover and high-street discounts
• Modern, well-equipped working environments
• Referral bonus scheme (£1,000 per successful referral)
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 5%)

Bring your whole-self to work

Our diverse community reflects the backgrounds of our young people. We encourage a supportive environment where you can connect with pupils through:

• A positive, proactive attitude
• Experience in classroom settings (training provided if not)
• Genuine passion for supporting children’s learning
• Enthusiasm to collaborate with teachers and therapists

Interested in joining us?

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

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and online searches. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all communities.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here.

To view our ex-offenders policy, please click here.

Our Child Protection Policy is available in the 'Parents and Carers' section of our website. Find all our schools here.

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