Teaching Assistant

This Teaching Assistant opportunity with Witherslack Group is like is built around your enthusiasm and expertise to support the teacher and work closely with our therapists. It would suit someone who can bring 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 to the role.

How the role is set up

Check out this video on what life as a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group is like! We are proud to announce our plans to expand the Secret Garden school opening in the Autumn of 2026.

Where someone would start

Your enthusiasm and expertise to support the teacher and work closely with our therapists. As a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all the support you need to succeed. 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.

What helps someone build confidence

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. Patient, consistent, and calm in a learner-focused classroom setting.

What is expected

• Ideally you’ll have experience working in a classroom, but if not, we can provide you will all the relevant training.
• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search.
• Relevant SEN, teaching, or learner-support experience.

Job details

• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time.
• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays.
• If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group.
• Meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here.

Requirements mentioned

• SEN experience