Teaching Assistant

5 days ago

Chorley, United Kingdom Witherslack Group Full time

**Please note, there are 2 positions available for this role.**

Our salaries will not be pro rata’d to take out the school holidays.

**A helping hand from you. A head start for them.**

We want all our young people to have the best chance of success in life. To make sure that’s the case, you’ll give them extra help when they’re in the classroom. The right support can really make an enormous difference. As a Teaching Assistant, you haveto be understanding and committed. That’s because the young people in our schools have social, emotional, mental health and complex learning needs that call for extra dedication. Help them progress and you’ll have every opportunity to do the same with yourcareer.

**The role**

As a Teaching Assistant at Westmorland School, we have the same outlook as you. We know that enabling positive outcomes for young people facing complex challenges isn’t an overnight fix. That’s why we need a committed and enthusiastic individual, who isready to start every day with a fresh outlook and welcome the children into their learning opportunities. Our work with the children isn’t about us; we are a team who are all about the children all of the time.

The great thing for you is, you won’t be alone in your goal to have a positive impact on our pupils’ lives. You’ll have all the support you need from the team.

You will need to be able to build trusting relationships with our learners to help them manage the learning challenges of the day. We _all_ wear different hats here and in order for our pupils to succeed, you will need to think on your feet. It’s about coaxing their confidence both academically and socially - helping them feel accepted and understood.

**Your profile**

As an experienced Teaching Assistant already, you should be used to life in the classroom and up to date with welfare and safeguarding practices within Education. You’ll also need to be qualified to at least NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) and have a relevantcommunication qualification such as PECS. Ideally you will have an understanding of speech, language and communication needs along with experience using interventions such as PECS and Intensive Interaction. You will have an awareness of sensory processingdifferences and experience of social, emotional and mental health needs. We need you to build great relationships with all our young people, so you can motivate them to do well and be the best that they can be. If you’re emotionally strong and good in a team,we can offer a role with exciting prospects. There are occasional meetings outside school hours, for which your attendance will be required.

**About us**

Westmorland School is a successful, independent specialist day school for young people aged 5-11 years who have autism spectrum disorder and associated behavioural, emotional, and social needs.

For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us, here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputationfor excellence and market leading Ofsted ratings. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we’re enhancing life opportunities.

**Rewards**

We know you’re going to do great things as part of our brilliant team. To say thank you, we offer a salary and benefits package that’s among the best in our sector. In return for your hard work, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary, full school holidays (includingbank holidays), contributory pension (matched up to 5%), Life Insurance based on two times your annual base salary, comprehensive induction and ongoing training, Medicash Health Plan/Employee Assistance, and Cycle to Work Scheme. We’ll also cover the costof your Enhanced DBS check, which is a compulsory part of our recruitment process.

If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Martin Keeling, Senior Administrator on.

For a full job description and person specification, please see the attached document.

  • SEN Teaching Assistant

    2 days ago

    Chorley, United Kingdom Prospero Teaching Full time

    SEN Teaching Assistant - Chorley:Prospero Teaching are looking for a teaching assistant to join an excellent school near to Chorley. You will be supporting children in small groups and on a 1-1 basis.Responsibilities: Leading groups of children on learning activitiesManaging behaviour effectivelyPreparing resources and establishing learning areasPosition...

  • SEN Teaching Assistant

    2 days ago

    Chorley, United Kingdom Prospero Teaching Full time

    SEN Teaching Assistant - Chorley: Prospero Teaching are looking for a teaching assistant to join an excellent school near to Chorley. You will be supporting children in small groups and on a 1-1 basis. Responsibilities: Leading groups of children on learning activities Managing behaviour effectively Preparing resources and establishing learning...

  • SEMH Teaching assistant

    1 month ago

    Chorley, United Kingdom Prospero Teaching Full time

    SEMH Teaching Assistant - Chorley: Prospero Teaching are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to support children in an SEMH school near to Chorley. You will be required to deliver person centred support to pupils who present high levels of challenging behaviours associated with SEMH issues. The candidate must have experience working with children...

  • Teaching Assistant ASC

    1 month ago

    Chorley, United Kingdom Prospero Teaching Full time

    Prospero Teaching are looking for an experienced ASC Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist school near Chorley, supporting students in small groups or on a 1-2-1 basis. You will be working with small groups as well as on a 1:1 basis at times with various pupils who have ASC. Experience in similar roles would be advantageous. Some students can at times...

  • SEMH Teaching Assistant

    1 month ago

    Chorley, United Kingdom Prospero Teaching Full time

    SEMH TA: Prospero Teaching are looking for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to deliver person centred support to pupils who present high levels of challenging behaviours associated with SEMH issues at a school near Chorley. The candidate must have experience working with children who display challenging behaviours, preferably with de-escalation training. The...

  • Teaching Assistant ASC

    3 weeks ago

    Chorley, United Kingdom Prospero Teaching Full time

    Prospero Teaching are looking for an experienced ASC Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist school near Chorley, supporting students in small groups or on a 1-2-1 basis.You will be working with small groups as well as on a 1:1 basis at times with various pupils who have ASC. Experience in similar roles would be advantageous. Some students can at times...

  • General KS2 Teaching Assistant

    1 month ago

    Chorley, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    General KS2 Teaching Assistant Location: Primary School in Chorley.  Position: Full-Time General KS2 Teaching Assistant  Hours: 8:45 AM – 3:15 PM, Monday to Friday  Pay Rate: £12.90 per hour  Are you passionate about supporting the educational development of children in Key Stage 2? Do you have the skills and enthusiasm to assist in a dynamic and...

  • Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

    1 month ago

    Chorley, United Kingdom Prospero Teaching Full time

    ABOUT THE SCHOOL A warm and welcoming SEN school is searching for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join their complex needs team on a full-time basis, for the remainder of the academic year. The SEN school has the specialist knowledge, skills and resources to meet the needs of pupils aged 11- 18 years old with severe learning difficulties and complex needs, as...

  • Teaching Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    Job Vacancy: Teaching Assistant - SEN RoleJob SummaryWe are seeking a skilled and caring Teaching Assistant to join our team at Teaching Personnel. As a Teaching Assistant - SEN Role, you will provide critical support to students with Special Educational Needs in schools across Chorley.Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other school staff to develop...

  • Sen Teaching Assistants

    3 days ago

    Chorley, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    **SEN Teaching Assistants ** - Specialist Provisions in Chorley (PR7) - Multiple full-time and part-time roles available - Short-term and long-term positions available - Varied start dates - Competitive rate £10.77-£12.87 - School experience is not required to be successful in these roles! Specialist Schools in Chorley (PR7) require SEN Teaching...

  • Special Needs Teaching Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    Teaching Personnel is seeking an experienced Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join our EYFS team. As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide learning support for small groups and individual pupils. You will need to be familiar with the delivery of learning support and the school's...

  • Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

    1 month ago

    Chorley, United Kingdom Prospero Teaching Full time

    PsyChorleylogy Graduate - Chorley - ASAP Prospero Teaching are looking for passionate and ambitious PsyChorleylogy Graduates with a passion for supporting students with SEMH needs in an alternative provision in Chorley. The students here are aged 11 - 16 and it is essential that you have experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs or...

  • Teaching Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Chorley, United Kingdom Prospero Teaching Full time

    **Company Overview:** Prospero Teaching is a renowned education recruitment agency, dedicated to providing high-quality teaching professionals to alternative educational settings. Our mission is to empower students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) to reach their full potential. **Job Description:** We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious graduate...

  • Teaching Assistant for SEMH Students

    3 weeks ago

    Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic Teaching Assistant to join our team at Teaching Personnel. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with our experienced staff to provide high-quality support to students with SEMH needs in our specialist school.About the Role:Implement individualized behavior management plans to promote student...

  • SEN Teaching Assistant Role

    3 weeks ago

    Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant RoleLocation: A dynamic secondary school in ChorleyJob Type: Full-Time, Term Time OnlyEstimated Salary: £30,500 per year (dependent on experience)About UsWe are committed to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment that fosters growth and development. Our team is dedicated to supporting students with additional...

  • Special Needs Teaching Assistant Required

    4 weeks ago

    Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Prospero Teaching Full time

    This SEMH TA role is an excellent opportunity for experienced support workers to make a real difference in the lives of pupils with complex needs.As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will provide person-centred support to pupils with SEMH issues at a school near Chorley. You will work closely with the teaching team to develop strategies to meet the individual...

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Prospero Teaching Full time

    Job Details: Location: Chorley Type: Full-time Temporary General Teaching Assistant work with small groups of Children with SEMH needs Salary: £100 per day Hours: 8:30 am - 4 pm (Monday - Friday, term time only) About You: To succeed in this role, you'll need a Bachelor's degree in PsyChorleylogy and relevant experience supporting children or young people...

  • Part Time Teaching Assistant Role

    3 weeks ago

    Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    Teaching Assistant Opportunity: A unique chance to make a positive impact on a child's education has arisen in Coppull, Chorley. This part-time teaching assistant role involves working one-to-one with a Year 3 pupil who requires additional support due to SEMH difficulties. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills,...

  • Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant with SEMH Expertise

    3 weeks ago

    Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    Teaching Personnel is committed to providing exceptional support to students with SEMH needs. We are seeking a highly motivated and caring Teaching Assistant to join our team in Chorley. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring students receive the best possible education and care.About the Job:Work closely with our experienced staff...

  • Level 2 Teaching Assistant Vacancy

    1 week ago

    Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our team at a reputable secondary school in Chorley. As a valued member of our staff, you will be responsible for providing individualized support to students, collaborating with experienced educators, and contributing to the overall success of our school.About UsOur...