Up to £28,437 Excellent Benefits
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll find joy in making even the smallest positive changes in the lives of our young people. We believe in celebrating these "huge small victories" because they add up to create a significant impact. Whether it’s a child sitting through a lesson or engaging with peers, every step forward is worth celebrating!
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In this role, you’ll work closely with children and young people who have Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. Your mission? To help them learn, develop their abilities, and boost their self-esteem. While the journey may be challenging, the rewards of witnessing their progress will fill you with pride.
At Witherslack Group, you’ll receive unwavering support from a team of dedicated professionals in well-resourced environments, ensuring you have everything you need to build a fulfilling teaching career.
Hall Cliffe Primary School is an independent specialist day school in Wakefield, dedicated to providing high-quality education for children with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
Here, you’ll support children who have faced trauma and adversity, many of whom experience Autism, SEMH needs, and high levels of anxiety. As a trauma-informed practitioner, you’ll create a safe space, build trusting relationships, and help them achieve success through creative and adaptive teaching methods.
We’re looking for resilient and compassionate professionals who can foster nurturing environments where children feel valued and ready to learn. This role is challenging yet incredibly rewarding, offering you the chance to make a genuine difference in their lives.
We recognize your hard work and commitment, and we reward you with one of the best salary and benefits packages in the education sector. Here’s what you can expect:
Our young people come from diverse backgrounds, and we believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll connect with our pupils through:
At Witherslack Group, inclusion is at the heart of our mission. We’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and truly belongs.
As a specialist provider of education and care for children with special educational needs, we embrace individuality and champion diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities, and we’re committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible.
By building a diverse and inclusive team, we enhance our ability to support the children and families we serve, ensuring every member of our team can thrive and be their authentic selves.
The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD