Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant: Empower Futures Do you want to work for a company where wellbeing is more than a word, it’s a commitment? Somewhere where the person matters as much as the professional? At Progress Schools, that’s just the approach we take. Our top‑notch benefits go beyond the basics – enjoy access to discounted gym memberships, a free wellbeing app packed with fitness, yoga and mindfulness resources, and dedicated counselling support. Because we know your passion is with pupils and not paperwork, we do everything we can to reduce the amount of surplus admin. Your work‑life balance matters. That’s why we offer generous holidays, additional leave for foster carers and flexibility wherever possible. When you thrive, so do our students – that’s why we invest in your personal and professional growth as much as we do the young people who attend our schools. Benefits Professional Development: Support for professional qualifications, in‑house training and paid qualifications – last year we invested approx. £3.5k per colleague. Financial Security: Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary. Family‑Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave. Health and Wellbeing Cashback: Access to Medicash for you and your dependants, covering eye, dental, prescriptions and holistic treatments up to £900 annually. Recognition Awards: Monthly, quarterly and annual awards. Referral Bonus: £500 for referring top talent. Exclusive Discounts: MiRewards benefits platform – loads of discounts and rewards. Weekly drop‑ins with Senior Leaders: Connect, clarify and communicate with our Managing Director and SLT every week. Group Connection: Annual group conference and a comprehensive benefits review. Who Are We Looking For? Engagement Skills: Ability to engage learners and support their ambitions. Emotional Support: Passionate about making a positive impact on students’ lives. Qualification: GCSEs in Maths and English C or 4 grade and above (or an equivalent). Knowledge: Understanding of alternative provision and experience with students with special needs. Experience: Working within an education setting or equivalent. Communication: Professional communication with students and staff. Promotion of Values: Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing and British values. About The School Progress Schools is part of The Progress Group, a national group of 13 independent OFSTED‑regulated schools. Progress Schools – Wolverhampton supports approximately 15 pupils with a nurturing, encouraging and supportive environment to help them reintegrate into mainstream education. The core team includes a Head of School, three teachers and two support staff, with additional support from regional and national staff. How to Apply Ready to be a part of our journey? Submit your application with a brief note about your training philosophy by clicking APPLY. If you have any further queries, email recruitment@theprogress-group.co.uk. Diversity and Inclusion Statement The Progress Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. All employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements and business needs. Safeguarding Statement We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices. For details of our commitment to safer recruitment, please visit our website. Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr