Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Up to £35,403 + excellent benefitsThose 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 differenceGet 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 resilientand 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 Luxborough Court School is a purpose-built school registered for 150 pupils aged 5 19 with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. There is a large sports hall with changing facilities (the site was formally a Premier League football clubs training ground), a bespoke 6th form suite plus a number of other smaller individual spaces used for therapeutic intervention and bespoke support. The School benefits from extensive outdoor space plus a large central courtyard garden in the centre of the school and separate secondary and junior playgrounds, with a multi-use games area.There are good public transport connections with Chigwell Station less than a mile away, providing Central Line Tube services to London and Essex. The road links are good - the site is located near the M11, Junction 4.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 theeducation 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 trainingHoliday : Youll work hard at WG, so youll be rewarded with full school holidaysProgression : If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our groupFlexible benefits : meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefitshereWellbeing: a host ofwellbeing tools and advice including employee assistanceMedical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discountsBeautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schoolshereA recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every timeContributory pension (matched up to 5%)Bring your whole-self to workOur 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 equivalentInterested 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. For a full job description and person specification, please click here.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 / ASDTPBN1_UKTJ