Teaching & Learning Assistant

Witherslack Group Ltd.; North East; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Holiday

Career progression

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing resources

Medical cover

Pension

Refer a friend £1,000

Job summary

Witherslack Group is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with Autism, SEMH, and ASD across our SEND settings. You’ll help learners access learning, build confidence and develop skills with a patient, resilient approach.

No formal degree required; we provide full induction and on-the-job training, generous holidays and a collaborative team. You’ll join a supportive environment that values difference and the positive impact you can have on young lives.

Qualifications

• Ideally you’ll have experience working in a classroom, but if not, we can provide you with all the relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people to learn and develop their abilities.
• Assist the teacher and work closely with our therapists to deliver learning activities.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.

Skills

Classroom experience

Job description

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.

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

The Grange’s integrated therapeutic approach and its outstanding impact on the lives of young people have been the blueprint for many of our other integrated settings that have followed in its footsteps.The Grange is a tranquil setting that offers young people an environment to live, learn and grow. We support young people with ADHD, ASD, Asperger’s and SEMH and have recently been rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

The staff team boast a level of experience and expertise that position the Grange as one of only a few settings that can successfully support some of the most vulnerable and acute SEN young people in the country. The Grange’s is now widely recognised as one of the best SEN provisions in the country.

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:

• 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 benefitshere
• 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 schoolshere
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every 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 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:

• 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

Interested in joining us?

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.

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.

Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD