Learning Support Assistant

Lift Bexleyheath; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Bexleyheath invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, community-focused team. You will support learning across key stages, promote independence and inclusion, and help pupils access the curriculum.

We welcome applicants with Level 2 TA (level 3 preferred), GCSEs in Maths and English, and experience with SEND. You’ll work closely with staff and parents and have opportunities to develop professionally in a welcoming school just outside London.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification is preferred; Level 3 beneficial.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4 or above).
• Experience supporting children in any Key Stage.
• Knowledge of strategies to support pupils with SEND.
• Understanding of child development and how children learn.
• Positive behaviour management experience.
• UK right to work – sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Improve the learning and attainment of students while promoting independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
• Supervise classroom activities.
• Support speech and language interventions.
• Support students to access the curriculum and participate in learning.
• Be a warm and friendly face to students and parents.
• Be flexible to work across any area of the school as required.

Skills

Experience with key stage support

SEND strategies

Child development understanding

Positive behaviour management

UK right to work

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

GCSEs in Maths and English (4+)

Job description

Are you passionate about education and looking for a fulfilling career?

We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistant to join our community focused and supportive team at Lift Bexleyheath. We are a friendly and helpful team who are open to applicants with experience within any key stage group.

You're someone who'll be able to:

• Improve the learning and attainment of students while also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
• Supervise classroom activities
• Support speech and language interventions
• Support students so that they can; access the curriculum, participate in learning and experience a sense of achievement
• Be a warm and friendly face to students and parents
• Be flexible to work across any area of the school as required

You're someone who has

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification - advantageous if you have level 3.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4 or above)
• Experience supporting children in any Key Stage
• Knowledge of strategies to support pupils with SEND
• Understanding of child development and how children learn
• Positive behaviour management experience
• UK right to work - we are unable offer sponsorship for this position

About Lift Bexleyheath

Lift Bexleyheath is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school with a strong sense of community. Our school serves a diverse student population, and we are proud of the relationships we build with our families and wider community.

The school is located in Bexleyheath, just 30 minutes from central London by train, and offers an excellent environment to both live and work. With a brand-new sixth form centre and investment in teaching spaces, it's an exciting time to join our team.

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.

Discover how we'll support you to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that's right for you: How we support you

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 are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people 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.