SEMH Teaching Assistant. Education & Training

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 lots of ups and downs, and for some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and while 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!

Get out what you put in

You will be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. You will be there to help them learn, develop their abilities, and raise their self-esteem. You must be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories you achieve will make you proud.

It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will 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.

Bescot Hall is a purpose‑built, brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art school, catering primarily for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs but also providing 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 exciting opportunity serves Walsall and the wider communities; you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of 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 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:
  Full school holidays
• Progression:
  Career development within the group
• Flexible benefits:
  Ability to adjust benefits such as life insurance
• Wellbeing:
  Well‑being tools and advice, including employee assistance
• Medical cover:
  Reimbursement for optician or dentist appointments and high‑street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the best facilities
• Refer a friend scheme: £1,000 bonus each 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 pupils because of:

• Your can‑do attitude – a team player who rolls up sleeves to help others
• Ideally, you have experience working in a classroom; if not, we will provide the necessary 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.

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.

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 better 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.