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About the Role
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. 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. As a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all the support you need to succeed.
Responsibilities
- Help children and young people learn, develop their abilities, and raise their self-esteem.
- Support the teacher and work closely with therapists.
Requirements
- Resilient and dedicated.
- A 'can do' attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others.
- Genuine passion for supporting children to learn and the impact it can have on their lives.
- Enthusiasm and expertise to support the teacher and work closely with our therapists.
- Ideally have experience working in a classroom, but if not, training will be provided.
- Must be able to connect with pupils.
- Subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by employer) and an online search.
Skills
- Supporting children to learn
- Classroom experience (ideal)
Location
- Mitcham, South London
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Not specified
Education Level
- Not specified
Salary/Compensations
- Up to £31,527
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package
- Full induction and on the job training
- Full school holidays
- Career development opportunities with internal promotion
- Flexible benefits (e.g., life insurance)
- Wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
- Medical cover for expenses like opticians or dentist appointments
- High-street discounts
- Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities
- Recommend a friend scheme (£1,000 bonus)
- Contributory pension (matched up to 5%)
About the Company
- Witherslack Group is a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs.
- Lavender Lodge school is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs.
- The school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties.
- Lavender Lodge School was recognised as Good by Ofsted.
- The school is located in an 18th Century building in the heart of Mitcham.
- The school has been part of the Witherslack Group family since 2022.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
- We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.
- 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.