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.

Where ownership sits

The school provides education for up to 120 pupils aged 5-19 and caters to children with a wide range of needs including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. Check out this video on what life as a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group is like!

What the role carries

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 the work land well

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 the role depends on

• Ideally you’ll have experience working in a classroom, but if not, we can provide you will all the relevant training.
• Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered.
• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search.

Practical 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

Job details

• Pay: £27,528