Teaching Assistant- Children and Young People

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The school is based in Yate, Bristol, and the role is scheduled to commence in September 2026. 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. Check out this video on what life as a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group is like! 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. 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. Opening in September 2026, Turner Court is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art Primary school. The school will cater for up to 50 pupils with a wide range of needs including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. This new exciting opportunity serves Bristol and the wider communities, you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus you ll get: 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 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 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 schools here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Contributory pension (matched up to 5%) 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 Ideally you ll have experience working in a classroom, but if not, we can provide you will all the relevant training Your genuine passion for supporting children to learn and the impact it can have on their lives At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. 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. 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. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . 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
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Location:
Bristol
Job Type:
FullTime

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