Teaching Assistant (Part-Time) (Mitcham)
15 days ago
Mitcham
Join Our Team as a Teaching Assistant!\n Salary: Up to pro-rata of £18,745.19 (22 hours/week) Full-time salary: £31,527 (37 hours/week) \n Expected working days: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Celebrate the Huge Small Victories\n At Witherslack Group, our Teaching Assistants thrive on making even the smallest positive changes in the lives of our young people. We believe in celebrating every achievement, no matter how small. For some of our students, simply sitting through a lesson can be a monumental win. These "huge small victories" may seem minor, but they accumulate to create a significant impact. \n Curious about life at Witherslack Group? Check out our inspiring video! Make a Difference Every Day\n As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. Your role will be pivotal in helping them learn, develop their skills, and boost their self-esteem. While the journey can be challenging, the rewards of witnessing their progress will fill you with pride. \n With the support of a dedicated team and well-resourced environments, you’ll have everything you need to build a fulfilling career in education. Experience a Unique Working Environment\n Lavender Lodge School, nestled in an 18th-century building in the heart of Mitcham, offers a transformative educational experience. Our diverse pupils come from various boroughs, and we take pride in fostering a "life-changing love of learning." As part of the Witherslack Group family since 2022, we provide high-quality education tailored to students with autism and additional needs. We are proud to have recently been recognized as "Good" by Ofsted. What We Offer You\n Your hard work deserves recognition! We provide one of the best salary and benefits packages in the education sector, allowing you to make a genuine difference in the lives of our young people. Here’s what you can expect: \n\n • Training: Comprehensive induction and on-the-job training\n, • Holiday: Enjoy full school holidays as a reward for your dedication\n, • Progression: Opportunities for career development, with many leaders promoted from within\n, • Flexible benefits: Tailor your benefits, including life insurance options\n, • Wellbeing: Access to a range of wellbeing tools and employee assistance\n, • Medical cover: Claim back costs for optician and dentist appointments\n, • Beautiful working environments: Work in schools equipped with top-notch facilities\n, • Refer a friend: Earn a £1,000 bonus for every successful referral\n, • Pension: Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%\nBring Your Whole Self to Work\n Our diverse workforce reflects the backgrounds and needs of our young people, allowing us to engage, encourage, and inspire them to be their authentic selves. As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll connect with students through: \n\n • Your positive, can-do attitude and teamwork spirit\n, • Experience in a classroom setting (training provided if needed)\n, • A genuine passion for supporting children's learning\n, • Your enthusiasm to collaborate with teachers and therapists\nReady to Join Us?\n At Witherslack Group, inclusion is at the heart of our mission. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and truly belongs. \n As a specialist provider of education and care for children with special educational needs, we embrace individuality and champion diversity. We celebrate the unique strengths and perspectives each person brings to our community. \n We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. Our commitment to inclusivity ensures that our recruitment and workplace practices are accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, we are here to support you. \n By building a diverse and inclusive team, we enhance our ability to support the children and families we serve, ensuring every team member can thrive and be their authentic self. \n 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. \n For a full job description and person specification, please refer to our resources.