At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special needs in a positive learning environment.
- Company: Witherslack Group, an inclusive workplace championing neurodiversity.
- Benefits: Full training, flexible benefits, medical cover, and high-street discounts.
- Other info: Career progression opportunities and a supportive team atmosphere.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in a classroom is ideal, but training is provided.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Responsibilities
You'll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and special emotional and mental health needs to help them learn, develop their abilities, and raise self‑esteem.
You will support the teacher and work closely with our therapists to create a positive learning environment.
You are expected to roll up your sleeves, be a team player and help others.
You will provide support during lessons, assist with behavioural management and help keep the classroom running smoothly.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Ideally you have experience working in a classroom. If not, relevant training will be provided.
- You are resilient, dedicated, and genuinely passionate about supporting children to learn and grow.
- You possess an enthusiastic and supportive attitude toward both the teacher and the children.
Benefits & Support
- Full induction and on‑the‑job training.
- Full school holidays as reward for hard work.
- Career progression opportunities within the group.
- Flexible benefits – you can adjust life insurance, etc.
- Well‑being tools and advice, including employee assistance.
- Medical cover to claim back costs such as optician or dentist appointments.
- High‑street discounts.
- Contributory pension (matched up to 5%).
- Employee referral scheme offering a £1,000 bonus per referral.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment recognising neurodiversity and championing difference.
Witherslack Group offers an inclusive workplace.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities.
We conduct an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search.
We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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