Teaching Assistant

Lift Schools; Hastings; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Lift St Helen's is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to join our team and make a difference in our pupils' lives. The role is 26 hours per week across 4 days, supporting children with diverse needs and contributing to a nurturing, inclusive environment.

Requirements include a Level 3 TA qualification, GCSEs in Maths and English, and experience supporting children. Knowledge of SEND strategies and Read Write Inc is advantageous, with a passion for primary education.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification required.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4 or above) required.
• Experience supporting children in a classroom setting helpful.
• Knowledge of strategies to support pupils with SEND highly desirable.
• Familiarity with phonics programmes such as Read Write Inc advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support students to access lesson content and achieve learning goals.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan engaging lessons and assess progress.
• Help students build independent learning skills and manage their progress.
• Support small groups or individuals on targeted activities.
• Contribute to pupils' wellbeing and personal development.

Skills

Experience supporting children

SEND strategies

Positive behaviour management

Phonics Read Write Inc

Child development understanding

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support students to access lesson content and achieve their learning goals, including those with specific SEND needs
• Work together with teachers to plan engaging lessons and assess how students are progressing
• Help students build independent learning skills and manage their own progress
• Work with small groups or individual students on targeted learning activities
• Create positive relationships with students and support their wellbeing and personal development
• Work with teachers, parents and carers to help every student succeed
• Be flexible to support in all areas of the school as and when needed, 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.

Job Overview

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

Closing date: 11 October 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 in line 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.

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Teaching Assistant Position

Are you passionate about helping young people learn and grow? Lift St Helen's is looking for an part time Teaching Assistant to join our team and make a real difference in our children's lives every day.

This position is 26 hours per week over 4 days.

If you have experience working with children, could this be the start of something special for you?, Good communication skills, empathy, patience and the ability to stay calm in challenging situations will help you succeed.

A flexible, proactive approach and a genuine passion for primary education.

Required Experience and Skills

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or currently working towards it)
• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4 or above)
• Experience supporting children
• 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

Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2024, St Helen's provides high-quality education from ages 3 to 11, with approximately 207 pupils on roll. We're proud of our inclusive ethos, nurturing strong relationships with children and families to help each pupil thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

About Us

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.