Teaching Assistant

Lift Bexleyheath; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in Bexleyheath is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to join their team. This full-time, fixed-term role involves supporting students with their learning needs, especially those who find school challenging. Candidates should have, or be willing to pursue, a Level 3 qualification. Competitive pay starts from £13.85 per hour with additional benefits. The position shall commence as soon as possible, and applications close on 6 February 2026.

Benefits

Generous benefits including a pension plan

Lifestyle perks such as gym memberships

Comprehensive training opportunities

Qualifications

• We require a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Candidates must be robust, resilient, and take pride in helping students.
• Flexibility, positivity, and compassion are essential traits.

Responsibilities

• Support and adapt learning for pupils in any phase.
• Help students who find school life challenging.
• Promote well-being and positive learning outcomes.

Skills

Support and adapt learning for pupils

Robust and resilient

Flexible and compassionate

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Salary: Apprentices will be paid Living Wage Foundations Voluntary Living Wage (VLW) - currently £13.85 per hour (London) and those with a Level 3 qualification will be paid NJC 6 £29,856 FTE annually + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time, 38 weeks

Contract: Fixed term

Start date: As soon as possible

Are you looking for a fulfilling career?

We're looking for a dedicated teaching assistant to join our supportive team at Lift Bexleyheath.

You're someone who'll be able to:

• Support and adapt learning for pupils in any phase.
• Be robust, resilient and take pride in helping students who can sometimes find school life challenging.
• Be flexible, positive and compassionate.

We value the skills and dedication of our teaching assistants. To support the best outcomes for our students, we require a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). If you don't yet hold this qualification, don't worry! We'll invest in your development by enrolling you in our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Programme, helping you gain the behaviours, skills and experience you need to thrive in the role.

About Lift Bexleyheath

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.

We're proud to say that Lift Bexleyheath is on a journey of sustained improvement and innovation. You'll be joining a school with strong leadership and a shared determination to achieve the very best for every student.

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 58 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.

The role is due to commence as soon as possible. This is a full time, fixed term position.

Closing date: 6 February 2026

Interviews: 26 February 2026

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 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. 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.