Teaching Assistant in Jarrow

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 with 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.

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 are 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 Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. 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. One of the best environments in SEND.

Enabling young people to progress and succeed is part of the DNA of Cedar House School and this is achieved by a commitment to truly celebrating the individuality and talents of every young person. The primary provision ensures that a nurturing environment and extensive therapeutic support allows a seamless transition to a secondary school that boasts a broad curriculum and far-ranging vocational offer.

In addition, the state of the art residential offering enables those young people who reside at the school to benefit from the 24-hour curriculum, while living in a truly homely and personalised environment. The result is that each young person develops the skills and confidence to achieve both academic and life successes, where they are given the launchpad to release their potential and leave ready to live life to the full. We were recently recognised as Good by Ofsted.

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.

Responsibilities

• Work with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs to support learning and development
• Support teachers and therapists to implement individual education and care plans
• Provide a caring, patient, and resilient presence to help learners feel secure and valued
• Contribute to creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment

Qualifications & Requirements

• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
• A team player with a can-do attitude and willingness to collaborate
• Willingness to undertake relevant training; classroom experience is preferred but not required
• Resilience and dedication to help learners progress and achieve their potential

Benefits

• 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: Most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group
• Flexible benefits: You can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance
• Wellbeing: A host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover: For opticians or dentist appointments and discounts
• Beautiful working environments with excellent facilities
• Recommend a friend scheme: £1,000 bonus
• Contributory pension (matched up to 5%)
• Bring your whole-self to work