Primary School Teaching Assistant
5 days ago
Sunderland
Up to £27,528 + Excellent benefits \n\nThose Huge Small Victories\n\nOur 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.\n\nCheck out this video on what life as a at Witherslack Group is like!\n\nGet out what you put in\n\nYou’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.\n\nIt 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.\n\nOne of the best environments in SEND\n\nYou’ll be joining Ashbrooke School, one of the leading SEN settings in the North East. A purpose-built school with specialist classrooms, extensive grounds and sporting facilities, plus a purpose-built primary provision – Ashbrooke supports young people with ADHD, ASD, SEMH and SLCN. \n\nWhat we do for you\n\nWe 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:\n\nTraining: A full induction and on the job training\n\nHoliday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays\n\nProgression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group\n\nFlexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits \n\nWellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance\n\nMedical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts\n\nBeautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools \n\nA recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time\n\nContributory pension (matched up to 5%)\n\nBring your whole-self to work\n\nOur 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:\n\nYour ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others\n\nIdeally you’ll have experience working in a classroom, but if not, we can provide you will all the relevant training\n\nYour genuine passion for supporting children to learn and the impact it can have on their lives\n\nYour enthusiasm and expertise to support the teacher and work closely with our therapists\n\nInterested in joining us?\n\nAt 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.\n\nAs 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nBy 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nFor a full job description and person specification, please click \n\nTo view our ex-offenders policy please click .\n\n \n\nTo view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools .\n\nSpecial Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children /\nSEMH / SEN / ASD