Teaching Assistant

Maltings Academy; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role is pivotal in ensuring students receive the quality education they deserve, providing invaluable support in every classroom. With a strong emphasis on adaptability and compassion, the ideal candidate will be passionate about making a difference in young people's lives. The academy offers comprehensive training and development opportunities, positioning this role as a significant step in your career. Join a forward-thinking environment where your contributions will have a lasting impact on the future of students.

Benefits

Well-being cash plan

Pension scheme (LGPS)

Comprehensive training

Discounted gym memberships

Travel deals

Electric vehicle incentives

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with young people.
• Level 2 functional skills in Maths and English required.

Responsibilities

• Support and adapt learning for pupils in any phase.
• Provide high-quality support service to students.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Level 2 functional skills Maths

Level 2 functional skills English

Passion for working with young people

Teaching Assistant training (level 3)

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

GCSE grade C/4 and above

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 an efficient and high-quality support service to students here at Kingswood Academy and champion teaching strategies for students.

You'll provide invaluable support to delivering an 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 can sometimes find school life challenging.
• Be flexible, positive and compassionate.

You’re someone who has:

• Have experience of working with young people.
• Level 2 functional skills Maths and English or GCSE grade C/ 4 and above.
• Passion and enthusiasm for working with young people.
• Trained in/ or willing to complete Teaching Assistant training (level 3)
• This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

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.

Please note that this vacancy is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Under the current UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas, we are unable to consider international or internal applicants who require sponsorship at this time.

About our school:

Kingswood Academy is a national beacon of educational excellence. We are a school where our students make half a grade more progress, across all subjects, than other students do nationally; placing the academy as one of the highest performing schools in the region.

Our Vision is: to deliver world class learning, which places no limits on what young people can achieve.
Candidates are encouraged to look at this post as a 3 year development pathway to the next stage of their career. The innovative and dedicated training and CPD at Kingswood Academy is exceptional.

We advise you to come in and speak with the Principal to discuss the above and shape the next 3 years of your career, please contact; [e-mail]

Who is Lift Schools?
We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:
Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of 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, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.


The role is due to commence: September 2025

Closing date: 29th May 2025

Teaching Assistant

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 an efficient and high-quality support service to students here at Kingswood Academy and champion teaching strategies for students.

You'll provide invaluable support to delivering an 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 can sometimes find school life challenging.
• Be flexible, positive and compassionate.

You’re someone who has:

• Have experience of working with young people.
• Level 2 functional skills Maths and English or GCSE grade C/ 4 and above.
• Passion and enthusiasm for working with young people.
• Trained in/ or willing to complete Teaching Assistant training (level 3)
• This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

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.

Please note that this vacancy is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Under the current UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas, we are unable to consider international or internal applicants who require sponsorship at this time.

About our school:

Kingswood Academy is a national beacon of educational excellence. We are a school where our students make half a grade more progress, across all subjects, than other students do nationally; placing the academy as one of the highest performing schools in the region.

Our Vision is: to deliver world class learning, which places no limits on what young people can achieve.
Candidates are encouraged to look at this post as a 3 year development pathway to the next stage of their career. The innovative and dedicated training and CPD at Kingswood Academy is exceptional.

We advise you to come in and speak with the Principal to discuss the above and shape the next 3 years of your career, please contact; [e-mail]

Who is Lift Schools?
We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:
Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of 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, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.


The role is due to commence: September 2025

Closing date: 29th May 2025

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 inline 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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Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please click here to view the website for further details.

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