Teaching Assistant

FIRST YEAR TOTAL PACKAGE FROM £29,781 – £30,983

Please note, this salary is not pro rata’d and school holidays will be paid in full.

Those Huge Small Victories

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.

Every day at Witherslack Group is an opportunity to make a real difference. You’ll work closely with passionate educators in vibrant, supportive school environments where no two days are the same. Whether you’re helping students overcome challenges, celebrating their achievements, or contributing to a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere, you’ll find your work truly fulfilling and impactful. While the role comes with its challenges, it is also deeply inspiring, offering you the chance to grow and make a lasting impact on the lives of students.

One of the best environments in SEND

Located in the rural community of Alvescot, Sandwell is a tranquil setting that offers young people an environment to live, learn and grow. This beautiful site brings together education, care and therapeutic support for our small cohort of young people, providing the perfect backdrop to release their full potential. We support young people with ADHD, ASD, Asperger’s and SEMH and have recently been rated Good by Ofsted.

What we do for you

We know you’re 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, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

Salary: Base salary of £24,790 – £25,992
Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you’ll receive: In the first year; £1,000 Welcome Bonus – on successful completion of probation & £1,000 Loyalty Bonus if in continuous service to 30th September 2025. Yearly; You will also receive £1,491 SSA allowance and £1,500 Regional Allowance
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 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%)
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
– 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
– Your enthusiasm and expertise to support the teacher and work closely with our therapists

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.