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School Support Assistant

School Support Assistant

Hall Cliffe School

Wakefield

Salary:
£20,812 - £21,968 + SSA + excellent benefits
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
3 April 2023

Job overview

School Support Assistant

Team: Education and Teaching

Location: Wakefield

Salary: £20,812 - £21,968 + SSA + excellent benefits

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Interview Date: Monday, 10 April 2023

Closing date: Monday, 03 April 2023, 23:59

Those Huge Small Victories

Our School Support 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 a range of diagnoses and challenges.   You’ll be there to help them learn, raise their self-esteem, develop their abilities and interests. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you’re really proud of.

It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a School Support 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 environment will be well-resourced and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career, leading to teaching qualifications if you desire, in the future.

One of the best SEND environments

Hall Cliffe School is an independent specialist day school near Wakefield, providing education and support to 104 pupils aged 8 to 17. The school meets the needs of pupils with special needs including autism, ADHD, social, communication or emotional difficulties. The School is set across two sites with fantastic facilities, providing a range of subjects and opportunities.

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:

  • 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 £2,000 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. 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 and support you need
  • Your genuine passion for supporting children to achieve well 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.

About Hall Cliffe School

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+44 1924 663 420

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