Up to £26,674 + excellent benefits
Our Teaching Assistants are fulfilled by making even the smallest positive changes in our young people. We celebrate these 'huge small victories'—small on the surface but impactful over time.
Check out this video on life as a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group!
Get out what you put in
You'll 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 pride from your achievements will be rewarding.
It can be challenging, but positive progress makes it worthwhile. As a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, you'll receive support, a collaborative team, well-resourced environments, and guidance to build a rewarding career.
One of the best environments in SEND
The impact of Avon Park School is evident to parents, carers, and professionals. Its strong ethos of high expectations and aspirations has earned an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
All staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils develop academically, emotionally, and personally. This commitment helps pupils with ADHD, ASD, Asperger's, or SEMH grow into confident, capable young people eager to succeed.
What we do for you
We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including:
* Full induction and on-the-job training
* School holidays off
* Opportunities for career progression from within
* Flexible benefits (e.g., life insurance options)
* Wellbeing tools and employee support
* Medical coverage for optical, dental, and discounts
* Excellent facilities and work environments
* Referral bonuses of £1,000
* Contributory pension (up to 5%)
Bring your whole-self to work
Our diverse workforce reflects the backgrounds of our pupils. To connect effectively, you'll need:
* A positive, team-oriented attitude
* Experience in classrooms (training provided if not)
* A passion for supporting children's learning
* Enthusiasm and collaboration with teachers and therapists
Interested in joining us?
We are committed to inclusion, respect, and valuing diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. We are dedicated to accessible recruitment and workplace practices. If you need adjustments, we'll support you throughout the process.
Building a diverse team helps us better serve children and families, ensuring everyone can thrive and be authentic.
The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding children. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and online search. We are an equal opportunities employer.
For more details, see the full job description and person specification here.
See our ex-offenders policy here.
Visit our Child Protection Policy in the 'Parents and Carers' section. Find all our schools here.
Keywords: Special Education, Careers in Care, Working with Children, SEMH, SEN, ASD
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