Overview
Teaching Assistant role at Witherslack Group. Up to £27,528 + excellent benefits.
Our Teaching Assistants are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people. You’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You’ll help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you’re really proud of.
As a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all 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. Dovetree School is an independent specialist day school providing high quality education. Based in Hinckley, Leicestershire, the school is rated Good by Ofsted, and meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with SEMH needs, alongside a range of other associated conditions.
What we do for you
* 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 so you can claim back the cost of things like opticians or dentist appointments 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%)
Responsibilities
* Support learning for children and young people with SEMH/ASD
* Help them learn, develop their abilities and raise self-esteem
* Be resilient and dedicated; collaborate with teachers and therapists
Why you?
* 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
Diversity and inclusion
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 welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. 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.
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.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Education and Training
* Industries: Education Administration Programs
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