Teaching Assistant

Lift Schools; Torquay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Torquay is seeking a Teaching Assistant for an early years setting. The successful candidate will support children's learning and development through play-based activities and assist an experienced nursery teacher. This fixed-term role offers 30 hours per week, a salary of NCJ 4 (£25,185 FTE), and various benefits including comprehensive training. Early years experience is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Generous benefits

Lifestyle perks

Qualifications

• Have a L3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Be Paediatric First Aid trained or willing to achieve this qualification.
• Desirable but not essential early years experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursery teacher in the classroom.
• Provide a calm and nurturing environment for the children.
• Engage children in activities that promote learning through play.

Skills

Early years experience

Patience

Empathy

Ability to engage students

Education

L3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Paediatric First Aid trained or willingness to train

Job description

Salary: NCJ 4 (£25, 185 FTE) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme + additional Lift benefits

Hours: 30 hours

Contract type: Fixed term, initially until July 2026

Start date: ASAP or January 2026

A lovely teaching assistant role based in an outstanding Early Years setting.

Your new school

Lift Barton Hill is part of Lift Schools, one of the largest MATs in the country, allowing you access to the best training and CPD courses. We have been graded as 'Good' by Ofsted with an 'Outstanding' Early Years and aim for every child to have a happy and active primary education in an environment that is caring and supporting. We provide a stimulating and structured environment in which every child will be encouraged to reach their full potential.

Your new role

Due to a maternity leave we are looking for a TA to join our nursery. Our nursery is ran by an experienced nursery teacher and a HLTA. We have two nursery classrooms, one for our two and younger three year olds and the second for our older three and four year olds. The children thrive by having a mix of adult-led activities and independent learning opportunities, designed to help them grow and explore at their own pace. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, which sets the standards for learning, development and care for children from birth to five years. We focus on developing key skills through play, exploration and active learning. If you are passionate about the education of young children and want to work in an exceptional Early Years environment we would love to hear from you.

What you’ll need to succeed

It will be hugely desirable if you have early years experience but not essential. You will have a L3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent and be Paediatric First Aid trained, or willingness to work towards these qualifications with an understanding of a range of pupil’s learning needs. You will have patience in interactions with a variety of students and situations, with a calm demeanour and have empathy to understand the needs and challenges of students and be able to relate to them on a personal level. You will also be somebody who can engage and enthuse students to want to learn.

We will review applications and interview ASAP so please apply or make contact ASAP.

Closing date: Friday 12th December

Interview date: Wednesday 17th December

If you would like a confidential discussion/ tour of the school please contact Jessica Billows, Recruitment Manager on

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access to some of the best developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.