School Support Assistant
Salary: Up to £26,674 + Excellent Benefits
Please note, this salary is not pro rata'd and school holidays will be paid in full.
Our Teaching Assistants are fulfilled by making small but meaningful positive changes in young people's lives, celebrating these 'huge small victories'.
Role Overview: You will work with children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, helping them learn, develop, and boost their self-esteem. Resilience and dedication are essential, but the rewards of your efforts will be significant.
As a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, you will receive comprehensive support, work in well-resourced environments, and have opportunities for career development.
About Oversands School: An independent specialist day school in Witherslack, Cumbria, catering to pupils with complex learning needs and challenging behaviors, with dedicated lower and upper school sections, and vocational and post-16 provisions.
What We Offer:
* Training: Full induction and on-the-job training
* Holidays: Full school holidays off
* Progression: Opportunities for promotion within the group
* Flexible benefits: Options to tailor benefits like life insurance
* Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing tools and employee assistance
* Medical Cover: Reimbursements for optical, dental, etc.
* High-street discounts
* Beautiful working environments with top facilities
* Referral scheme: Earn £1,000 bonus per successful referral
* Contributory pension: Up to 5% matching
Our Values: We celebrate diversity and encourage our staff to bring their whole selves to work, fostering an inclusive environment where every young person can thrive.
Ideal Candidate: A positive attitude, teamwork spirit, passion for supporting children’s learning, and enthusiasm to support teachers and therapists. Experience in a classroom is preferred but not mandatory, as training will be provided.
Join Us: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us) and adherence to our policies. We welcome applications from all community sections.
For more details, including the full job description and person specification, please click the links provided. Our policies on ex-offenders and child protection are also available online.
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