Teaching Assistant

Lift Schools; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution dedicated to empowering students and providing exceptional support. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the learning experience for young people. This position offers a comprehensive training pathway and a supportive environment where your contributions can make a real difference. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role is perfect for those passionate about education and eager to develop their skills further. Seize this opportunity to be part of a team that values growth and excellence in education.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development

Generous benefits including pension

Healthcare support

Gym discounts

Travel deals

EV incentives

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people is essential.
• Passion for supporting students who find school challenging.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to students in the classroom.
• Champion effective teaching strategies for all pupils.

Skills

Support and adapt learning

Flexibility

Compassion

Resilience

Education

Level 2 functional skills in Maths and English

GCSE grade C/4 and above

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

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

Join Our Team

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 and champion effective teaching strategies.

You’ll support delivering an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

Requirements

• 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.

Candidate Profile

• 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.
• Willing to complete Level 3 Teaching Assistant training.

We value our teaching assistants greatly. To support the best outcomes, a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) is preferred. If you don’t hold this yet, we will support your development through our Apprenticeship Programme.

Please note: This vacancy is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We cannot consider international or internal applicants requiring sponsorship at this time.

About Our School

Kingswood Academy is a beacon of educational excellence, where students make more progress across all subjects than the national average. Our vision is to deliver world-class learning, with no limits on achievement.

This role offers a 3-year development pathway. We encourage you to speak with the Principal to discuss your career progression. Contact: [e-mail]

About Lift Schools

We are a diverse, inclusive network of 57 schools committed to providing excellent education. We support our staff with leadership, training, and development opportunities.

Benefits

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

The role commences in September 2025. Closing date: 29th May 2025. We may close early if we receive many applications.

Lift Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All offers are subject to DBS checks, references, and other safeguarding measures. We promote diversity and offer flexible working options. We are a Disability Confident Employer with a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities.

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We are also recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Click here for details.

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• Job Description
• Brochure
• Safer Recruitment Statement