Job Overview
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 in making a difference.
Check out this video on what life as a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group is like!
Get out what you put in
You will work with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) 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, and the rewards of your efforts will be meaningful.
As a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, you'll receive full support, with well-resourced environments and a team of dedicated colleagues to help you succeed and develop your teaching career.
One of the best environments in SEND
Hartwell School, located in Stockton-on-Tees, is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for pupils with SEMH needs and other conditions. The school has a recent Ofsted rating of "Good" and is recognized as a leading specialist provision in the North East.
What we do for you
Benefits
* Training: Full induction and on-the-job training
* Holiday: Full school holidays off
* Progression: Opportunities for career advancement within our group
* Flexible benefits: Options to customize benefits such as life insurance
* Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing tools and employee assistance
* Medical cover: Reimbursements for opticians, dentists, and discounts
* Facilities: Modern and well-equipped working environments
* Referral scheme: Earn £1,000 bonus per successful referral
* Pension: Contributory pension scheme (matched up to 5%)
Bring your whole-self to work
Our diverse workforce reflects the backgrounds of our young people. To connect effectively, you'll need:
* A positive, 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?
We believe in providing the best future for our young people and our teams. You deserve a purpose-led employer and an environment where you can be yourself.
The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all communities.
For a full job description and person specification, please click here.
To view our ex-offenders policy, click here.
To view our Child Protection Policy, visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning Centre. All our Schools can be found here.
Keywords: Special Education, Careers in Care, Careers in Special Education, Working with Children, SEMH, SEN, ASD
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