Teaching Assistant

Lift Feversham; Bradford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Feversham invites applications for a dedicated teaching assistant to join our community-focused team on a fixed-term basis until August 2027. We welcome applicants from any Key Stage and encourage development within Lift Schools.

You will help improve learning, support speech and language interventions, and assist students to access the curriculum while maintaining a warm, friendly presence for pupils and parents.

Qualifications

• 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 including EYFS
• Knowledge of strategies to support pupils with SEND
• Familiarity with phonics programmes such as Read Write Inc
• Understanding of child development and how children learn
• Positive behaviour management experience
• UK right to work - we are unable offer sponsorship for this position

Responsibilities

• Improve the learning and attainment of students while also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Supervise classroom activities and play
• 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 children and parents
• Be flexible to work across any area of the school as required

Skills

Experience supporting children in KS/E

SEND strategies

Phonics Read Write Inc

Child development understanding

Positive behaviour management

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 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 Feversham, on a fixed term basis, until August 2027. 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 inclusionSupervise classroom activities and play
• 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 children 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 including EYFS
• Knowledge of strategies to support pupils with SEND
• Familiarity with phonics programmes such as Read Write Inc
• 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 the School

At Lift Feversham, we believe in the power of education to ignite creativity and curiosity, unleashing a passion for life that lasts a lifetime. Academic excellence combined with character development is at the core of our educational philosophy. We champion a holistic approach that celebrates the whole child. Our school is an "oasis of joy and hope" (Ofsted 2025) for children, families and the staff.

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.