Teaching Assistant

Lift Schools; Broughton; Presencial; GBP 22 000 - 23 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Lift Schools is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our Trust. You will support students to access learning, build confidence, and help them achieve goals in a caring environment. The role offers a great stepping stone into education with ample career development and strong school community ethos.

Working with teachers, you will help with pupil progress, nurture independence and contribute to a positive learning atmosphere across Lift New Forest schools.

Qualificações

• L3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Patience and empathy to support students.
• Ability to engage and enthuse learners.

Responsabilidades

• Support students with their learning needs, including those with SEND, so they can access lessons and achieve their goals.
• Help young people build independent learning skills and manage their own progress.
• Work together with teachers to plan, deliver and assess high-quality lessons.
• Guide individual students and small groups through targeted learning activities.
• Build positive relationships with students and support their wellbeing.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Patience

Empathy

IT literacy

Formação académica

L3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Teaching Assistant

Company: Lift Schools

Salary: £22,277 to £22,989 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: SO45 2PA

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 2 Oct 2026

Closing date: 24 Oct 2026

Summary

We have two Teaching Assistant opportunities in a Trust that heavily invests in career development. The role is a great stepping stone, whether you want to make a direct impact on students' lives or build a long-term career in education.

Your new schoolsLift New Forest is a successful and friendly Secondary school in the Waterside area of Hampshire. Our vision is simple - to provide an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day. At Lift New Forest, children belong to a community of students who are proud of their school. Students are respectful to each other and behave very well in and out of lessons. They embody the habits of the New Forest Way; Be Kind, Show Determination, Make Good Choices. The children at our school are a pleasure to work with, both inside and outside the classroom. As a small school we are fortunate to be able to really get to know each student very well, and our children are part of a school with a real community feel. Strong relationships and first class support across the community ensure that young people are safe, happy and successful.

About the role

You'll work alongside teachers to help students access learning, build confidence, and achieve their goals. This is a chance to support young people with their academic progress while also helping them grow their independence and self-esteem. Your role will be vital in creating a positive learning environment where every student can succeed. What could be more rewarding than seeing a young person achieve something they didn’t think was possible?

Key responsibilities

• Support students with their learning needs, including those with SEND, so they can access lessons and achieve their goals
• Help young people build independent learning skills and manage their own progress
• Work together with teachers to plan, deliver and assess high-quality lessons
• Guide individual students and small groups through targeted learning activities
• Build positive relationships with students and support their wellbeing

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone whoYou'll have good communication skills and enjoy working with young people. A basic understanding of how children learn is helpful, or you might be keen to develop this knowledge with us. You'll bring patience, empathy and a calm approach to your work, and you'll be comfortable using IT to support learning.

We're looking for someone who values collaboration and wants to be a trusted team member. You'll be reflective about your own practice and open to feedback as you grow in the role. Most importantly, you'll care about equality and creating chances for every student to succeed. Could this be you?

What you'll need to succeed

You will have a L3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship or equivalent or willingness to work towards this qualification with an understanding of a range of pupil's learning needs. You will have patience in interactions with a variety of students and situations, with a calm demeanour and have empathy to understand the needs and challenges of students and be able to relate to them on a personal level. You will also be somebody who can engage and enthuse students to want to learn.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 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

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and 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 and travel deals.

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