Overview
Up to £28,573 + excellent benefits. Our Teaching Assistants are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people. There are ups and downs, and sitting through a lesson can be a big win for some of our young people. We call these huge small victories and 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 will help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but the huge small victories you achieve will be something you can be proud of.
As a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, you’ll receive support to succeed in a well‑resourced environment, with colleagues who are experts in their field and ongoing development to build a rewarding teaching career. Hilden Park School is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art school catering primarily for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's and Speech, Language and Communication needs, education for up to 72 children aged 8 to 16.
What we do for you
We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with a competitive salary and benefits package. You’ll get the chance to bring learning to life and make a real difference to the lives of our young people, including:
* Training: A full induction and on‑the‑job training
* Holiday: You’ll work with school terms, enjoying the school holidays
* Progression: Most head teachers and leaders in our group have been promoted from within
* Flexible benefits: You can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance
* Wellbeing: A range of wellbeing tools and employee assistance
* Medical cover: Reimbursement for eye care, dental appointments and other allowances
* Environment: Beautiful working environments with excellent facilities
* Referral bonus: A £1,000 bonus for a successful referral
* Contributory pension: Matched up to 5%
Bring your whole-self to work
Our young people come from diverse backgrounds with different needs. Our workforce reflects that diversity so we can engage, encourage and inspire our pupils to be themselves. You’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of:
* Your can‑do attitude and team spirit
* Experience in a classroom is helpful, but we provide relevant training
* Your passion for supporting children to learn and the impact it can have
* Your enthusiasm and collaboration with teachers and therapists
Interested in joining us?
At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. We are a specialist education and care provider for children and young people with special educational needs, and we champion individuality and neurodiversity.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and will strive to make recruitment and workplace practices accessible. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, we will support you 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 so that every member of our team can thrive and be their authentic self.
The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
For a full job description and person specification, please click here. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the Parents and Carers section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here.
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