Teaching Assistant

Lift Greensward; Poynton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Career development

Collaborative environment

Administrative support

Job summary

Lift Greensward is seeking a compassionate teaching assistant to support students' learning, confidence and achievement on a daily basis.

You will work with teachers to enable access to the curriculum, support individual students and small groups, and help create an inclusive classroom where every child thrives. Opportunities exist to progress via Level 3/5 apprenticeships or Initial Teacher Training.

Qualifications

• GCSE maths and English (Grade 4+) or equivalent.
• Willingness to work towards functional skills qualifications.
• Reflective approach with openness to feedback and growth.
• Ability to stay resilient in challenging situations and remain professional.

Responsibilities

• Understand students' learning needs, including SEND, to support access to lessons and learning objectives.
• Help students build independent learning skills and manage their own learning.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan and assess high-quality lessons and support individuals and small groups.
• Build positive relationships with students and apply the school's behaviour policy consistently.
• Support social, emotional, and welfare needs, including personal care where required, while maintaining dignity and independence.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Team player

Safeguarding commitment

Resilience

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

With a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent): | £19,517.63 - £19,877.19 per annum

Without a Level 3 qualification: | £19,517.63 per annum

We're looking for a compassionate and skilled teaching assistant to join our team and help make a real difference to our students' learning, confidence and sense of achievement every day.

This is a vital role. You'll work in partnership with teachers to support students so they can access the curriculum, participate fully in learning and achieve their potential. You'll help create a welcoming and inclusive classroom where every child feels valued and ready to learn.

If you're ambitious about your own career, there are genuine opportunities to grow with us. You could progress through our Level 3 and Level 5 teaching assistant apprenticeships, or even join our Initial Teacher Training programme.

Key responsibilities

You will:

• develop an understanding of students' learning needs, including specific SEND needs, to support their access to lessons and help them achieve learning objectives
• help students build independent learning skills and manage their own learning
• work in partnership with teachers to plan and assess high-quality lessons, and support individual students and small groups through targeted interventions
• build positive relationships with students and apply the school's behaviour policy consistently
• support the social, emotional, mental health, and provide personal care assistance, including toileting, hygiene and changing where required, while maintaining their dignity, privacy and independence
• work closely with teaching staff, pastoral staff, the SENDCO and parents or carers to monitor progress, record achievement and provide feedback as needed.

What we're looking for

You will have:

• GCSE maths and English (Grade 4 or above), or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards functional skills qualifications
• good communication and interpersonal skills, with patience and empathy in your interactions with students
• a reflective approach, open to feedback and committed to your own growth and best practice
• resilience when faced with challenging situations, and the ability to manage these professionally
• a collaborative approach, working as a trusted team member who understands their role and supports colleagues when needed
• a genuine commitment to equality and safeguarding the welfare of every child.

Teaching assistants employed on 20 hours per week or above who don't already hold a Level 3 teaching assistant qualification (or equivalent) will be enrolled onto our Level 3 Initial Teaching Assistant Training programme during their employment.

If you have experience working in a school or with young people, or hold a Level 3 teaching assistant qualification, that's a bonus. But above all, we're looking for someone who brings warmth, curiosity and a commitment to helping every child succeed. Could that be you?

About our school

Lift Greensward is a secondary school with a sixth form, where students are at the heart of school life. You will join colleagues who work together to support pupils' learning, achievement and wellbeing.

What we offer

• A supportive team that values your contribution.
• Opportunities for workplace learning and development.
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• The chance to contribute to students' progress through accurate, dependable administrative support.

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.

How we support you

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.