1 to 1 Teaching Assistant

Lift North Thoresby; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift North Thoresby, a village primary school, is seeking a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide tailored support for an individual pupil and occasionally small groups. You will help create a calm, purposeful learning environment where each child feels seen and supported.

We welcome candidates with a Level 3 TA qualification as an advantage, and prior school experience. Familiarity with Read Write Inc phonics, understanding of child development, and a flexible, proactive approach are valued as part

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience supporting within a school setting.
• Familiarity with phonics programmes such as Read Write Inc.
• Understanding of child development and how children learn.
• A flexible, proactive approach and a genuine passion for primary education.

Responsibilities

• Supporting a child on a one-to-one basis or in small groups during focused activities.
• Encouraging language development through play, songs and conversation.
• Observing and recording progress and feeding back to the class teacher.
• Supporting personal care needs with kindness and dignity.
• Helping create stimulating, well-organised learning spaces.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with children, families and staff.
• Promoting good behaviour, emotional wellbeing and a sense of belonging.

Skills

Experience in school setting

Phonics knowledge

Understanding child development

Flexible proactive approach

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Tools

Read Write Inc phonics

Job description

Are you passionate about helping young people learn and grow? Lift North Thorseby is looking for an 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our team and make a real difference in our children's lives every day. Could this be the start of something special for you?

About the role

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you'll provide tailored support to an individual pupil and (at times) small groups, and contribute to a calm, purposeful learning environment where every young person feels safe, seen and supported. This role will predominantly be a one to one support role, however flexibility to work across the school is required at times.Key responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting a child on a one-to-one basis or at times in small groups during focused activities
• Encouraging language development through play, songs and conversation
• Observing and recording progress, feeding this back to the class teacher
• Supporting personal care needs with kindness and dignity
• Helping to create stimulating, well-organised learning spaces
• Building strong, trusting relationships with children, families and staff
• Promoting good behaviour, emotional wellbeing and a sense of belonging

Skills and Experience we would like to see:

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is advantageous but not essential
• Experience supporting within a school setting
• Familiarity with phonics programmes such as Read Write Inc
• Understanding of child development and how children learn
• A flexible, proactive approach and a genuine passion for primary education
• UK right to work, as this role is not eligible for sponsorship.

This role is initially on a fixed term contract until August 2027, witht he possibility to extend.

About the School

Lift North Thoresby is a vibrant village primary school proudly federated with Lift Utterby. Situated between Grimsby and Louth, together we form a close-knit, rural learning community driven by a single ambitious vision and a shared leadership team. Our culture across both schools is built on a foundation of collaboration and mutual support, creating a warm, family-like atmosphere where every member of our team is valued and empowered.

Working within our federation offers a uniquely rewarding professional experience. Staff and leaders work across both sites, sharing expertise, resources and best practices to benefit all our children. We are on an exciting, shared journey of excellence and seek passionate, flexible educators who are inspired by the opportunity to make an impact across two schools. If you thrive in a supportive, community-focused environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives - and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

How we support you

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work.