Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Witherslack Group

Salary: Up to £27,528 + excellent benefits.

We are a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in learning, developing abilities and raising self‑esteem.
• Assist teachers and therapists in delivering lessons and interventions.
• Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment for every pupil.
• Work closely with therapists and other professionals to meet individual needs.
• Maintain a resilient and dedicated approach to the challenges of SEND teaching.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience working in a classroom or with children with SEND is advantageous; we will provide all relevant training if you do not have it.
• Genuine passion for supporting children to learn and for supporting individuals with diverse needs.
• Enthusiasm, a “can‑do” attitude and the ability to work as a team player.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in building relationships with pupils.

Benefits

• Full induction and on‑the‑job training.
• Full school holidays.
• Career progression opportunities within the Group.
• Flexible benefits (e.g., life insurance, medical cover, high‑street discounts).
• Well‑being support including employee assistance and wellbeing tools.
• Contributory pension, matched up to 5%.
• Recommendation scheme – £1,000 bonus for each referral who is hired.
• Beautiful working environments and state‑of‑the‑art facilities.
• Send support – participation in a new Secret Garden primary campus opening in Autumn 2026.

Inclusion & Equal Opportunity

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. 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.

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