Up to£28,760 + excellent benefits
ThoseHuge SmallVictories
Ourhigher level teaching assistants are fulfilled by the idea ofmaking even the smallest positive changes in our young people, sowe celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, andto some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a bigwin. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seemsmall on the surface, they add up to make a bigdifference
Get outwhat you putin
You’ll beworking with children and young people with AutisticSpectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Healthneeds. You’ll be there to help them learn, developtheir abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to beresilient
and dedicated, but those huge small victoriesthat you achieve will be something you’re really proudof.
It can be a tough journey,but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As ahigher level teaching assistant at Witherslack Group, you’ll getall the support you need to succeed. Your colleagues will be thebest at what they do, the school environments will bewell-resourced and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helpingyou build a rewarding teachingcareer.
One of thebest environments inSEND
HartwellSchool is an independent specialist day school providing highquality education, based in Stockton-on-Tees. The school meets theneeds of a diverse group of pupils with Social, Emotional andMental Health (SEMH) needs, alongside a range of other associatedconditions.
The recent Ofsted rating of Good hasestablished the school as one of the leading specialist provisionsin the NorthEast.
What we do foryou
We know you’regoing to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, wereward you with the best salary and benefits package in the
education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning tolife and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people– plus you’llget:
* Training:A full induction and on the jobtraining
* Holiday:You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with fullschoolholidays
* Progression:If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers andleaders have been promoted from within ourgroup
* Flexiblebenefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits suchas life insurance – check out our benefits here
* Wellbeing:a host of
wellbeing tools and advice includingemployeeassistance
* Medicalcover so you can claim back the cost of things like anopticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-streetdiscounts
* Beautifulworking environments with the very best facilities –check out our schools here
* Arecommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus everytime
* Contributory pension(matched up to5%)
Bringyour whole-self to work
Ouryoung people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds andwith different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity,so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our youngpeople to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Teaching Assistant,you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of:
-Significant experience as a Teaching assistant
- Yourgenuine passion for supporting children learn and the impact it canhave on their lives
- Your enthusiasm and expertise tosupport your department
- Your ability to plan meetings,work without supervision and liaise with teachers to devisecomplementary learning activities.
- You’ll also need arelevant NVQ Level 3 and a HLTA qualification, orequivalent
Interestedin joining us?
Ouryoung people deserve the best possible future and we feel the sameabout our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with apurpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to beyourself.
TheWitherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhancedDBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are anequal opportunities employer welcoming applications from allsections of thecommunity.
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