Teaching Assistant in Ormskirk

Job Overview

Up to £26,847 + SSA bonus + excellent benefits

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.

Get out what you put in. You’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You’ll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. 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.

Location

One of the best environments in SEND, Pontville School is an independent specialist day school based in Ormskirk, providing education for pupils aged between 5 and 19 with an EHCP. With a record of great teaching and excellent pupil outcomes, Pontville School is a highly regarded provision for social communication needs within the North West and UK.

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: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group
• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an optician or dentist appointment and a host of high‑street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools here
• Recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time
• Contributory pension (matched up to 5%)
• Bring your whole‑self to work

Responsibilities

You’ll be there to help children and young people learn, develop their abilities and raise their self‑esteem. You will support the teacher and work closely with our therapists.

Qualifications

Ideally you’ll have experience working in a classroom, but if not, we can provide you with all the relevant training. You’ll have a genuine passion for supporting children to learn and the impact it can have on their lives. Your enthusiasm and expertise will support the teacher and work closely with our therapists.

Diversity & Inclusion

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 our pupils because of:

• Your ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others

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.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Policies & Compliance

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.

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