Teaching Assistant

About the role

Your genuine passion for supporting children to learn and the impact it can have on their lives.

Your enthusiasm and expertise to support the teacher and work closely with our therapists.

Interested in joining us?

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference - especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

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.

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 their authentic self.

• Your 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
• Ideally you have experience working in a classroom. If not, we can provide you with all relevant training. (Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD)

Check out this video on what life as a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group is like!

Get out what you put in.

You'll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. You'll help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will be resilient and dedicated, and you will celebrate the small victories you achieve.

As a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, you'll receive all the support to succeed. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we will support you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career.

Our new Castle fell School is a purpose built, brand new, state-of-the-art school, catering primarily for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs but also providing for children with autism who have moderate learning needs. The school provides education for up to 50 children aged 8 to 16.

This new exciting opportunity serves Rudgeway and the wider communities. You are at the heart of its development. 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.

We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you'll bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: