At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special needs and celebrate their small victories every day.
- Company: Join a diverse team at The Witherslack Group, dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy full school holidays, training, wellbeing support, and high-street discounts.
- Other info: Flexible benefits and a supportive environment for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in young lives while developing your skills and career.
- Qualifications: Experience in a classroom is a plus, but training is provided for passionate candidates.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
Ideally you’ll have experience working in a classroom, but if not, we can provide all the relevant training.
What we do for you
- 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
- 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’s or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
- Beautiful working environments: with the very best facilities
- Recommend a friend scheme: that offers a £1,000 bonus every time
- Contributory pension: matched up to 5%
Bring your whole-self to work
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
- 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
Employment information
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.
Teaching Assistant in Rotherham employer: Witherslack Group Ltd.
At The Witherslack Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. Our supportive work culture fosters personal and professional growth, with comprehensive training and clear pathways for career progression. Enjoy beautiful working environments, generous holiday allowances, and a range of flexible benefits that prioritise your wellbeing, all while celebrating the huge small victories that make our work so rewarding.
