Higher Level Teaching Assistant

at Pontville School, Ormskirk, United Kingdom

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Salary

£27,274 to £29,071 a year

Closing date

15 November 2026

Start

Not given in the advert

Type of post

Teaching support
A support post, not a teaching post.

Contract

Full time

First seen

1 November 2026, on a public job listing

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The advert

£27,274 - £29,071 + excellent benefits Those Huge Small Victories Our higher level 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 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 higher level 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 Pontville School is an independent specialist day school based in Ormskirk, providing education for pupils aged between 5 and 19 with an EHCP. With a record of great teaching and excellent pupil outcomes, Pontville School is a highly regarded provision for social communication needs within the North West and UK. 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 £1,000 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 – 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: - Significant experience as a Teaching assistant - Your genuine passion for supporting children learn and the impact it can have on their lives - Your enthusiasm and expertise to support your department - Your ability to plan meetings, work without supervision and liaise with teachers to devise complementary learning activities. - You’ll also need a relevant NVQ Level 3 and a HLTA qualification, or equivalent 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. For a full job description and person specification, please click here. To 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

About Pontville School

Type

Independent school

Pupils

121 (school census, 2025/26)

Ofsted

Good, inspected 20 May 2025

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