Higher Level Teaching Assistant Maternity Cover

Up to 27528 excellent benefits

Please note: this post is due to commence in April and is offered on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave until January 2027.

Those Huge Small Victories

Our higher level teaching assistants are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people so we celebrate the little things. Theres 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

Youll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social Emotional and Mental Health needs. Youll 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 youre really proud of.

It can be a tough journey but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a higher level teaching assistant at Witherslack Group youll 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 well be with you every step of the way helping you build a rewarding teaching career.

One of the best environments in SEND

HallCliffePrimarySchool is an independent specialist day school providing high quality education based in Wakefield. Recently rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

Youll be working with children and young people who battle significant challenges. They may have a number of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) trauma Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social Emotional and Mental Health needs. Our children often display high levels of anxiety and is often displayed as verbal and physical aggression. You will need to be their rock. Youll be a trauma informed practitioner. Youll be there to help them feel safe develop trusting relationships and learn. Some of our children have gaps in their education. You will need to be able to adapt learning so that it is suitable for all to achieve. You will be an outstanding practitioner who skilfully is able to create a classroom environment where children feel safe. You will need to be extremely resilient and dedicated but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something youre really proud of.

What we do for you

We know youre 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 youll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training

• Holiday: Youll work hard at WG so youll 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 benefitshere

• Wellbeing: a host of
  wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schoolshere

• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a 1000 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. Youll be more than a Teaching Assistant youll be able to connect with our pupils because of:
- Significant experience as a Teaching assistant
- Your genuine passion for supporting children learn and the impact it can have on their lives
- Your enthusiasm and expertise to support your department
- Your ability to plan meetings work without supervision and liaise with teachers to devise complementary learning activities.
- Youll also need a relevant NVQ Level 3 and a HLTA qualification or equivalent

Interested in joining us

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want with a purpose-led employer in an environment that allows you to be yourself.

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.

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To view our Child Protection Policy please visit the Parents and Carers section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here.

Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD