Teaching Assistant

Lift Schools; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A special educational institution in Basildon seeks a Teaching Assistant to support children with severe and complex learning difficulties. The role is casual and flexible, working as needed during staff absences. Ideal candidates have experience with special educational needs and will assist with personal needs of pupils. Competitive hourly rate of £13.21. School visits welcomed, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Generous benefits including pension and healthcare

Discounted gym memberships

Electric vehicle incentives

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children with special educational needs is a plus.
• Ability to take a basic numeracy and literacy test.

Responsibilities

• Cover staff absences as needed.
• Support pupils' learning in partnership with class teachers.
• Attend to pupils' personal needs including toileting, dressing, feeding, and mobility.

Skills

Experience with special educational needs

Basic numeracy

Basic literacy

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Lift Pioneer
Ghyllgrove
Basildon, Essex, SS14 2LA
United Kingdom

£13.21 per hour

Casual basis - as and when required

December 2025 Start

We are looking for Teaching Assistants to join our fantastic team at Pioneer School, a special school providing for children and young people between the ages of 3 to 19 with Severe and Complex Learning Difficulties.

We're committed to providing an excellent education to every child in our modern and inspiring learning environment!

About the Role:

• You will be covering staff absences.
• This is a flexible, casual position that allows you to share your availability each week. We will then arrange work on the days cover is needed.
• You will work in partnership with class teachers to support pupils' learning.
• You will attend to pupils' personal needs, including toileting, dressing, feeding and mobility.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience working with children with special educational needs is a plus!
• This role would also be a great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in an SEN classroom.
• You’ll need to take a basic numeracy & literacy test as part of the application process.

Lift Pioneer is a successful special school that provides for children and young people between the ages of 3 and 19. We have purpose-built facilities and a modern, inspiring learning environment, complete with a wide range of resources. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our pupils and enabling them to experience success.
School visits are welcome. To arrange, please contact Cathy Duff, Office Manager on 01268 243300.

Closing date : 2nd December 2025

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of 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.

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 criteriap>

Lift Schools is 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 inline 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.