Teaching Assistant
Windsor, England - £31,397 Full Time
Posted by: Witherslack Group
Up to £31,397 + excellent benefits
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 are 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 and 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 will help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories you achieve will be something you’re really proud of.
As a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, you’ll get 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
Queensmead House School is located on a historic site with views of Windsor Castle. This inspiring setting, with a rich heritage of education, is now home to a specialist learning environment recently rated Good by Ofsted.
QHS is an independent specialist day school, with both primary and secondary settings providing high quality education. The school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviours.
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 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
* Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
* Medical cover: you can claim back the cost of things like an optician or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
* Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities
* 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 with 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. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. 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.
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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