Teaching Assistant

Sir Herbert Leon Academy; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their team in Kingston upon Hull. In this fulfilling role, you will provide essential support to students, adapting learning strategies to meet their needs and helping them thrive in a positive environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young people's lives while benefiting from comprehensive training and a structured development pathway. Join a forward-thinking academy that values your skills and dedication, and be part of a community committed to educational excellence.

Benefits

Well-being cash plan

Pension scheme (LGPS)

Gym discounts

Travel deals

EV incentives

Qualifications

• Support and adapt learning for pupils in any phase.
• Be robust and resilient in helping students who find school challenging.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to students and champion effective teaching strategies.
• Support the delivery of excellent education to every child in every classroom.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Level 2 functional skills in Maths and English

Passion for working with young people

Flexibility and compassion

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

GCSE grade C/4 and above in Maths and English

Job description

Bransholme, Kingston Upon Hull, United Kingdom

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KWA163127

Posted on: 02/05/2025 – Application Deadline: 30/05/2025

Kingswood Academy
Wawne Road
Bransholme, Kingston Upon Hull, HU7 4WR
United Kingdom

Salary: NJC 11-14 £27,269 - £30,060 (FTE) / £23,951 - £26,403 (Actual Salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 37 per week, 40 weeks per year (Term time + inset days)

Contract: Permanent

Start date: September 2025

Looking to make a difference every day?

Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring our students receive the education they deserve. Our Teaching Assistants provide high-quality support to students at Kingswood Academy and champion effective teaching strategies.

You'll support the delivery of excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

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 find school challenging.
• Be flexible, positive, and compassionate.

You’re someone who has:

• Experience working with young people.
• Level 2 functional skills in Maths and English or GCSE grade C/4 and above.
• Passion and enthusiasm for working with young people.
• Training in or willingness to complete Level 3 Teaching Assistant training.
• This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on young people's lives.

We value our teaching assistants' skills and dedication. To support the best outcomes, a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) is required. If you do not yet hold this qualification, we will invest in your development through our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Programme.

Please note: This vacancy is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We cannot consider international or internal applicants requiring sponsorship under UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas.

About our school:

Kingswood Academy is a beacon of educational excellence, where students make more progress than the national average, making us one of the top-performing schools in the region.

Our vision is to deliver world-class learning with no limits on what young people can achieve. We see this role as a 3-year development pathway to advance your career, supported by exceptional training and CPD.

We encourage you to speak with the Principal about this opportunity to shape your next career steps. Please contact: [e-mail]

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is a diverse and inclusive network of 57 schools, committed to providing excellent education every day. We empower our staff to do their best work, supported by outstanding leadership.

We offer:

• Comprehensive training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits including pension, healthcare, and financial support.
• Lifestyle perks such as gym discounts, travel deals, and EV incentives.

The role begins in September 2025, with a closing date of 29th May 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates should review the job description and person specification before applying.

Lift Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All offers are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and other safeguarding measures.

We promote diversity and equal opportunities. Flexible working arrangements are considered, and we are a Disability Confident Employer with a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.

Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For more details, visit our careers page.

We are also recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please visit our website for further information.

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