Teaching Assistant

Lift Schools; Bradford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Feversham, part of Lift Schools, is seeking a teaching assistant to join our community focused team on a permanent basis. We welcome applicants from any key stage background and value a collaborative approach to education.

The role supports learning, speech and language interventions, and helps pupils access the curriculum. A Level 3 TA is preferred, with training available through our TA Apprenticeship Programme to develop essential skills.

Qualifications

• Level 2 TA qualification; Level 3 advantageous.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4+).
• 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 – sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Improve learning and attainment while promoting independence and social inclusion.
• Supervise classroom activities and play.
• Support speech and language interventions.
• Help pupils access the curriculum and participate in learning.
• Be a warm and friendly face to children and parents.
• Be flexible to work across any area of the school.

Skills

Experience supporting children

Positive behaviour management

Phonics Read Write Inc

Knowledge of SEND

Understanding child development

Ability to work across KS including EY

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4+)

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

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 permanent basis. We are a friendly and helpful team who are open to applicantswith 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 awarm 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)
• Experiencesupporting children in any Key Stage includingEYFS
• Knowledge of strategies tosupport pupils with SEND
• Familiaritywith phonics programmes such as Read Write Inc
• Understanding of child development and how children learn
• Positivebehaviour management experience
• UK right towork - we are unable offer sponsorship for this position

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 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.

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

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• Teaching Assistant Job Description and Person Specification (8).pdf