School Support Assistant
Salary: Up to £26,674 + Excellent Benefits
Please note, this salary is not pro rata'd and school holidays will be paid in full.
Job Description:
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.
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.
About Us:
Oversands School is an independent specialist day school providing high quality education, based in Witherslack, Cumbria. The school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with a range of complex learning needs, social and emotional difficulties and challenging behaviours.
“Here we know every pupil, their story, how we can help and importantly how they can succeed.” This statement is brought to life through a dedicated lower school designed with input from the pupils; an upper school that offers a broad and impressive range of subjects; and a vocational and post-16 provision that delivers extensive courses and opportunities led by experts in their field.
What We Offer:
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
* 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
* High-street discounts
* Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities
* A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time
* Contributory pension (matched up to 5%)
Your Role:
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 with 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
Interested in Joining Us?
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.
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