Please note - for this role, the full school holidays are paid, and the salary will not be pro-rata.
Salary: Up to £26,674 + Excellent Benefits
Those Huge Small Victories
Our Teaching Assistants are fulfilled by making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, celebrating the little things. There are many ups and downs, and for some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these "huge small victories"—small on the surface but making a big difference over time.
Get out what you put in
You’ll work with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 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 huge small victories you achieve will be something to be proud of.
It can be challenging, but positive progress will make it worthwhile. As a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, you’ll receive all the support needed to succeed. Our colleagues are experts, the school environments are well-resourced, and we’ll support you every step of the way to build a rewarding teaching career.
One of the best environments in SEND
Hilden Park School is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art school primarily for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s, and Speech, Language, and Communication needs. It caters for up to 72 pupils aged 8 to 16. This exciting opportunity serves Tonbridge and the wider community, allowing you to be at the heart of its development. Our goal is to ensure every pupil receives an outstanding educational experience with individual progress and care at the core.
What we do for you
We recognize your potential and reward your hard work with a competitive salary and benefits package. You will have the chance to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference, plus enjoy:
* Training: Full induction and on-the-job training
* Holiday: Full school holidays off as part of your reward
* Progression: Opportunities for career advancement within our group
* Flexible benefits: Options to adjust benefits like life insurance (see our benefits here)
* Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing tools and employee assistance
* Medical cover: Reimbursements for opticians, dentists, and more, plus high-street discounts
* Beautiful working environments: State-of-the-art facilities (see our schools here)
* Refer a friend scheme offering a £1,000 bonus per successful referral
* Contributory pension scheme (matched up to 5%)
Bring your whole self to work
Our diverse community reflects the backgrounds and needs of our young people. We encourage authenticity and connection through qualities such as:
* Your proactive, team-oriented attitude
* Experience in a classroom (training provided if not)
* Genuine passion for supporting children’s learning
* Enthusiasm and collaboration 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 with a purpose-led employer in an environment that values authenticity.
The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all community sectors.
For a full job description and person specification, please click here.
To view our ex-offenders policy, click here.
For our Child Protection Policy, visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning Centre. All our schools can be found here.
Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD
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