Up to £29,681 + Excellent Benefits Those Huge Small VictoriesOur higher level 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 differenceGet out what you put inYou’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 resilientand 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 higher level 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.One of the best environments in SENDOversands 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 andWhat we do for youWe 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 theeducation 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 trainingHoliday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidaysProgression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our groupFlexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits hereWellbeing: a host ofwellbeing tools and advice including employee assistanceMedical 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 hereA recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every timeContributory pension (matched up to 5%)Bring your whole-self to workOur 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:- Significant experience as a Teaching assistant- Your genuine passion for supporting children learn and the impact it can have on their lives- Your enthusiasm and expertise to support your department- Your ability to plan meetings, work without supervision and liaise with teachers to devise complementary learning activities.- You’ll also need a relevant NVQ Level 3 and a HLTA qualification, or equivalentInterested in joining us?Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.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