Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Date Posted: 2026-08-20

Location: Newport, Gwent, GB, NP20 1

Contract Type: Any

Closing Date: 2026-09-18 at 14:00:06

Salary: Up to £27,528 + Excellent Benefits

About the Role

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 are 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 (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You'll 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

Our new Castlefell School is a purpose-built, brand new, state-of-the-art school, catering primarily for children with SEMH needs but also providing for children with autism who have moderate learning needs. The school provides education for up to 50 children aged 8 to 16.

This exciting opportunity serves Rudgeway and the wider communities. You are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered.

What We Do for You

• 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: Most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group


• Flexible benefits: 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: Claim back the cost of things like opticians or dentist appointments, along with a host of high-street discounts


• Facilities: Beautiful working environments with top facilities - check out our schools here


• Refer a Friend Scheme: Offers a £1,000 bonus every time


• Pension: 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 — and our workforce reflects that diversity. You'll be more than a Teaching Assistant; you'll connect with pupils because of:

• Your 'can do' attitude — a team player ready to help others


• Experience working in a classroom (training can be provided if not)


• Genuine passion for supporting children and understanding its impact


• Enthusiasm and expertise to support teachers and work with therapists

Interested in Joining Us?

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is core to who we are. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and truly belongs. As a provider of education and care for children with SEN, we celebrate individuality and champion neurodiversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

We are an inclusive employer, ready to support you through the recruitment process and in the workplace. We value diversity and aim to support children, young people, and families effectively by building a diverse team where everyone can grow and thrive.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (covered by us) and an online search.

For a full job description and person specification, please consult our documentation. Our policies and further information are available online.

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Up to £27,528 + Excellent BenefitsThose Huge Small VictoriesOur 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 inYou'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 SENDOur new Castlefell School is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art school, catering primarily for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs but also providing for children with autism who have moderate learning needs. The school provides education for up to 50 children aged 8 to 16.This new exciting opportunity serves Rudgeway and the wider communities, you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered.What we do for youWe 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 trainingHoliday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll 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 benefits hereWellbeing: a host of wellbeing 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 schools hereA recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every timeContributory 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 - and 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 othersIdeally you'll have experience working in a classroom, but if not, we can provide you will all the relevant trainingYour genuine passion for supporting children to learn and the impact it can have on their livesYour enthusiasm and expertise to support the teacher and work closely with our therapistsInterested in joining us?At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.As a specialist provider of education and care for children and
young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way.By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.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 hereTo 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 / ASD