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Up to £27,528 + Excellent Benefits 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. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference. Check out this video on what life as a ___at Witherslack Group is like! You’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You’ll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you’re really proud of. It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all the support you need to succeed. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career. The greatest achievements often don’t come easy but Hall Cliffe has earned a reputation as a school that can help turn young people’s lives around. The school is housed in a stunning listed building at the centre of which is a tranquil courtyard that is used for both recreational and therapeutic activities. However, the true centre of everything at Hall Cliffe School are the pupils, which is evident in the unwavering commitment and support that the staff team offer to each young person. The school supports young people with ADHD, ASD, Asperger’s or SEMH needs. 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 get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: * Training: A full induction and on the job training * Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays * Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group * Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits ___ * Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance * Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts * Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools ___ * A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time * Contributory pension (matched up to 5%) Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Teaching Assistant, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of: * Your ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others * Ideally you’ll have experience working in a classroom, but if not, we can provide you will all the relevant training * 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 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. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click ___ To view our ex-offenders policy please click ___. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools ___. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD

Position: Showroom Assistant Manager – Redbrick Reporting to: Showroom Manager Hours: 38 hours per week Salary: £29,000 Location: Redbrick Great news and an exciting opportunity to work in a new retail store coming to Redbrick, near Batley in West Yorkshire, very soon… The Cotswold Company are looking for a Showroom Assistant Manager. This would be a great opportunity for not only existing Managers, but for Supervisors who are ready to take the next step. As a member of the Showroom Management Team, you will have a minimum of 3 years Retail Management or Supervisory experience. The showroom team will naturally look to you as a role model, as you will be engaging, positive and inspiring. You love nothing more than working with your team to develop and motivate them to be the very best they can be, to meet and exceed targets and to take a genuine pride in the new showroom and our beautiful furnishings, brand, and the services we offer. All of this will positively impact our customers experience and you’ll love being part of that! So, what will I be doing? Typically, your responsibilities will include: • Delivering and exceeding all agreed sales budget plans and KPI’s, including the follow-up of leads/quotes, whilst being fully accountable for the showroom, through influence of the P&L, • Using your natural charm and retail sales experience to move sales forward. Be an inspirational leader within your showroom, • Lead the team to drive profitable sales through strong product knowledge and effective selling techniques, • Create opportunities for others by developing and nurturing your team by introducing new skills, stretching them through goals, coaching, training, and providing regular feedback, • Create a culture in your showroom of collaboration, • Delivering an exceptional customer service experience; demonstrating and setting the standard of what exceptional looks like, • Ensure the showroom is merchandised in accordance with the agreed layout plan and VM guidelines whilst maintaining high standards of merchandising, • Reporting on showroom performance weekly with clear analysis of results and solutions for any challenges faced through clear written and oral communication, • Plan, implement and measure the success of new ranges that arrive in your showroom, ensuring profitability per square foot of floor space including quarterly range reviews, • Work with buying team to ensure you have appropriate levels of stock to maximise sales, • Full accountability of stock control; always maintaining accuracy, • Collaborate and work with other Showroom Managers and teams within Retail and head office to help shape our business, sharing of best practices and learning from others, • Identify local opportunities and understand what our competitors are doing to remain competitive within the market, • Present and lead your business through regular showroom visits with the Retail Operations Manager; highlighting the wins and the opportunities to drive your business forward, • Work with the Implementation Department for the general maintenance of your showroom, • Manage the team’s rotas to ensure optimal scheduling to meet demand for peak trade and key retail dates, • Ensure the performance management of your team is consistent, relevant and engages key stakeholders within the process (Retail Operations Manager, People Team), • Monitor individual and team targets and address any areas of concern through coaching and mentoring, • Comply with Health & Safety standards to provide a safe environment for both team and our customers, • Ensuring cash handling procedures are adhered to and accurately completed daily, • Management of payroll using the I-Trent payroll system, to make certain the team is paid accurately and in a timely manner OK, I'm interested... but is it really the job for me? To be a Showroom Assistant Manager for the Cotswold Company, you should have: • A genuine interest in furnishings and design, • A passionate for our brand, • Commitment to help shape our business, • Self-motivated and commercially driven to reach KPIs and sales targets, • Lots of enthusiasm and the curiosity to ask questions and learn, • Be resilient and adaptable to change, • Ability to bring a team together through inspiration, motivation, and a sense of team spirit, • A want to find better ways to do things, • A commitment to always providing excellent customer service, • Proven communication skills to build rapport and engagement with colleagues and customers, • Good motivation and time management skills, • The ability to write and present information, • The drive to hit or beat your showroom targets every time without compromising on service standards The finer details... For full-time appointments, you'll work 38 hours per week, from 9.00am to 5.30pm, including weekends and bank holidays. What else will receive from us? • 25 days holiday per year + statutory public holidays, • Company pension, • Death in Service benefit, • Medical Insurance, • Private Healthcare, • Great discounts on our products – 50% personal and 25% for family & friends, • Cycle to work scheme, • Access to Health & Wellbeing guidance and support, • Access to discount platform, • Your birthday day-off!, • One paid volunteering day each year For more company information, follow the link