SEMH Teaching Assistant

Overview

Up to £27,528 + Excellent Benefits

Our Teaching Assistants are fulfilled by making positive changes in our young people. There are ups and downs, and for many of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We celebrate these huge small victories as they add up to a big difference.

Get out what you put in. You’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You’ll help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but the huge small victories 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 receive 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 SEND. Bescot Hall is a purpose-built, state of the art school, catering primarily for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and also for children with autism who have moderate speech and learning needs. The school provides education for up to 72 children aged 8 to 16. This new opportunity serves Walsall and the wider communities, with a focus on delivering an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs in learning activities.
• Help pupils develop abilities and raise self-esteem, contributing to a positive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to implement individual education plans and strategies.
• Remain resilient and dedicated to supporting pupils through challenges, celebrating every progress milestone.

Benefits

• Training: a full induction and on the job training
• Holiday: you’ll work with full school holidays
• Progression: many head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group
• Flexible benefits: you can adjust benefits such as life insurance
• Wellbeing: access to wellbeing tools and employee assistance
• Medical cover: ability to claim for opticians or dentist appointments and access to high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with excellent facilities
• Referral bonus: £1,000 bonus for a successful referral
• Contributory pension (matched up to 5%)

Our Young People come from diverse backgrounds and with different needs, and our workforce reflects that diversity. You’ll be able to connect with pupils because of your can-do attitude and willingness to learn. We may provide training if you don’t have classroom experience but are eager to develop.

• Your can-do attitude and teamwork
• Experience in a classroom is helpful, but not required
• Genuine passion for supporting children to learn and the impact on their lives
• Enthusiasm and expertise to support the teacher and work closely with therapists

Witherslack Group is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We are committed to making recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need adjustments for the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. The group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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