Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Witherslack Group · Wakefield, Yorkshire

Teaching / Instructors / Guides at Witherslack Group, based in Wakefield, Yorkshire, paying £28,437 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£28,437 per annum
Location
Wakefield, Yorkshire
Contract
Permanent
Posted
6 hours ago
Closes
21 Nov 2026
Sector
Education & Teaching

24% below the typical rate for education & teaching

Reference vacancies/9069235-part-time-teaching-assistant

About the role

Up to £28,437 + excellent benefits

Please note: The Set days for this role are - Thursday 8.30 - 16.30 & Friday 8.30 - 16.00

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.

Check out this video on what life as a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group is like!

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.

It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teaching 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 environments will be well-resourced and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career.

One of the best environments in SEND

Hall Cliffe Primary School is an independent specialist day school in Wakefield, providing high-quality education for children and young people with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
Working at Hall Cliffe Primary, you will support children who have experienced trauma, adversity and barriers to learning. Many have Autism, SEMH needs, communication differences and high levels of anxiety. As a trauma-informed practitioner, you will help them feel safe, build trusting relationships and achieve success through creative, adaptive teaching and support.
We are looking for resilient, compassionate professionals who can create nurturing environments where children feel valued and ready to learn. The role is challenging but incredibly rewarding, offering the opportunity to make a genuine difference and celebrate the life-changing ...

Reference: vacancies/9069235-part-time-teaching-assistant · Posted 6 hours ago · Closes 21 Nov 2026 · Listed via Witherslack Group

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