Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

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Up to £27,528 + excellent benefits.

Please note:
This role is to start in June 2026.

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 Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You’ll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self‑esteem. You need to be resilient and dedicated, but the huge small victories you achieve will make you proud.

We provide all the support you need to succeed. Your colleagues are the best at what they do, the school environments are well‑resourced and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career.

Opening in September 2026, Ardenwood School is a purpose‑built, brand new, state‑of‑the‑art Primary school. The school will cater for up to 40 pupils with a wide range of needs including autism and social, emotional, and mental health needs. This new exciting opportunity serves Coventry and the wider communities; you are at the heart of its development.

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 bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people.

• Training: A full induction and on‑the‑job training
• Holiday:
  Full school holidays as reward for your work
• Progression:
  Most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group
• Flexible benefits:
  You can increase or decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here
• Wellbeing: A host of wellbeing tools and advice, including employee assistance
• Medical cover:
  Claim back costs for optician or dentist appointments and enjoy 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 you refer someone
• 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. 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 will provide 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 truly belongs. 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.

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 . To view our ex‑offenders policy please . 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.