Wheatley, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Up to £29,028 per annum (including SSA and Regional Allowance) Those Huge Small Victories Our Teaching Assistants are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrat…
Skills: Classroom Management, Special Educational Needs Support, Resilience, Teamwork, Communication
Grange-Over-Sands, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$38k–$45k/yr
£37,602 - £45,426 (including paid school holidays) + excellent benefitsThose Huge Small Victories Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebr…
Skills: Counselling, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health Assessment, Child Development, Case Formulation
Windsor, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$35k–$38k/yr
£35,000 - £38,257 + excellent benefits Please note that applications for this role will close on 8th July, with interviews scheduled for 17th July. Those Huge Small Victories For children with complex, challenging needs,…
Skills: Safeguarding, Child Protection, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Resolution, Microsoft Office
Bolton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$25k–$28k/yr
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 depending on experience Location: Based at Head Office, Lupton. Hybrid working option available after successful completion of probation Huge Small Victories We are the highest Ofsted-rated prov…
Skills: Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Aged Debt Resolution
Rotherham, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Up to £27,528 + excellent benefits Please note: We currently have both permanent and temporary Teaching Assistant opportunities available, including a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant role; however, the duration of the 1…
Skills: Classroom Management, SEND Support, Resilience, Teamwork, Communication
Windsor, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$25k–$33k/yr
£25,185 - £33,496 + excellent benefits Those Huge Small Victories For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us, here at Witherslack Group. …
Skills: Pastoral Care, Behavioral Management, Safeguarding, Child Protection, Multi-agency Collaboration
Wakefield, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$18k–$18k/yr
£18,016 - £18,302 + Excellent Benefits Please note : the successful candidate will be expected to work 30 hours per week 8:30am - 3:00pm Those Huge Small Victories Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the s…
Skills: Administration, Computer Literacy, Customer Service, Report Production, File Management
Halifax, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Up to £27,528 + Excellent Benefits Those Huge Small Victories 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…
Skills: Classroom Management, Supporting Children With ASD, SEMH Support, Resilience, Teamwork
Hartlepool, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$29k–$35k/yr
£32,194 - £38,560 assuming good attendance and 1-2 sleep ins per month Those huge small victories Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This means being there for the hig…
Skills: Empathy, Resilience, Teamwork, Childcare, Crisis Management
Bristol, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Up to £18,917 + Excellent Benefits Please Note : This is a part time role working 32.5 Hours a week Huge Small Victories Being a cook in our school means being part of something big. You’ll be working at the heart of the…
Skills: Professional Catering, Food Hygiene, Health and Safety, Menu Planning, Dietary Requirement Management
Kendal, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$36k–$41k/yr
£36,231 - £40,640 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month Those huge small victories Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This means being there for the…
Skills: Leadership, Relationship Building, Emotional Resilience, Compassion, Crisis Management
Wakefield, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$28k/yr
Up to £27,528 + Excellent Benefits Those Huge Small Victories 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…
Skills: Classroom Management, Special Educational Needs Support, Resilience, Teamwork, Communication
Bolton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Up to £27,528 + Excellent Benefits Please note : that this role involves working 1:1 with a pupil Those Huge Small Victories Our Teaching Assistants are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes …
Skills: Classroom Management, Special Educational Needs Support, Resilience, Teamwork, Communication
Heighington, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$35k–$43k/yr
£39,680 - £46,944 assuming good attendance and up to 3 sleep ins per month Those huge small victories Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This means being there for the…
Skills: Leadership, Relationship Building, Emotional Resilience, Compassion, Crisis Management
Grange-Over-Sands, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$31k–$34k/yr
£30,849 - £33,896 assuming good attendance Hours: Waking nights (4 on / 4 off) Those huge small victories Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This means being there for…
Skills: Empathy, Resilience, Teamwork, Crisis Management, Childcare
Walsall, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Up to £45,091 + Excellent Benefits Those Huge Small Victories For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond and that’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. Wi…
Skills: Safeguarding, Child Protection, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Resolution, Empathy
Grange-Over-Sands, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$36k–$41k/yr
£36,231 - £40,640 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month Those huge small victories Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This means being there for the…
Skills: Leadership, Relationship Building, Emotional Resilience, Compassion, Crisis Management
Hartlepool, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$31k–$39k/yr
£34,151 - £38,560 assuming good attendance and 1-2 sleep ins per month Those huge small victories Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This means being there for the hig…
Skills: Leadership, Relationship Building, Emotional Resilience, Compassion, Empathy
Willington, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$36k–$41k/yr
£36,231 - £40,640 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month Those huge small victories Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This means being there for the…
Skills: Leadership, Relationship Building, Emotional Resilience, Compassion, Crisis Management
Burford, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$25k–$32k/yr
£25,000 - £32,000 + excellent benefits Based at our sites across the South East. Looking for a job where you can support creating brighter futures? Want to take care of our tech and help to do something extraordinary? Jo…
Skills: Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft Office Applications, iPad Support, Networking, Hardware Troubleshooting
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Support children and young people with ASD and SEMH needs to help them learn and develop their abilities. Work closely with teachers and therapists to facilitate academic and personal achievement in a specialist school environment.
A 'can-do' attitude and a genuine passion for supporting children's learning are essential. While classroom experience is ideal, the employer provides relevant training for those without it.
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 Teaching Assistant 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.
“Our idea is that every student who comes to us will soar. No matter what their past, this will be the school where they ‘lift off’ and rise to the heights we know they can achieve”.
Even the school’s logo, a bird soaring high, illustrates the aspiration for every pupil and upon joining each young person is encouraged to aim high and begin their journey to both academic and personal achievement. The school’s extensive grounds, highly resourced classrooms and vocational centre offers the perfect environment for young people to enjoy – and this was recently recognised by Ofsted with a rating of Good.
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 here
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 here
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 here
To view our ex-offenders policy please click here.
To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here.
Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children /
SEMH / SEN / ASD
🏆 We are the UK’s leading education provider for children and young people with special educational needs.
We are the UK’s leading education provider for children and young people with special educational needs, as evidenced by sector leading Ofsted judgements and our unmatched placement stability, school attendance and outcomes for young people. Our unique integrated team around the child model and inspirational environments are key to our seamless delivery of education, care, and therapeutic support. This enables children and young people to thrive in and outside of the classroom, and coupled with our sector leading Futures programme, it optimises outcomes and future contributions to society. We don’t give up, and by this we are seen as the destination of choice by parents, carers and professionals alike.
Offices: Lupton Tower, Lupton via Carnforth , LA6 2PR, GB
🏆 We are the UK’s leading education provider for children and young people with special educational needs.
We are the UK’s leading education provider for children and young people with special educational needs, as evidenced by sector leading Ofsted judgements and our unmatched placement stability, school attendance and outcomes for young people. Our unique integrated team around the child model and inspirational environments are key to our seamless delivery of education, care, and therapeutic support. This enables children and young people to thrive in and outside of the classroom, and coupled with our sector leading Futures programme, it optimises outcomes and future contributions to society. We don’t give up, and by this we are seen as the destination of choice by parents, carers and professionals alike.
Offices: Lupton Tower, Lupton via Carnforth , LA6 2PR, GB
