Teaching Assistant

Lift Kingswood; Sutton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Kingswood in Sutton is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to help every student access learning and develop independence. You will work alongside teachers to support learning and foster confidence in pupils across the school day.

We value candidates who have experience with young people, hold Level 3 TA training or are enrolled in our Apprenticeship Programme, and are committed to ongoing learning. This role is based on site at Lift Kingswood.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people.
• Level 2 Maths/English or GCSE C/4+.
• Willing to complete Teaching Assistant training (Level 3).
• UK right to work – visa sponsorship not provided.
• Organised and professional in all aspects of work.
• Reflective and open to feedback and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support students' learning needs, including SEND, so they can access lessons.
• Help students build independent learning skills and progress.
• Plan, assess and provide high-quality lessons with teachers.
• Guide individual students or small groups through targeted activities.
• Build positive relationships and support wellbeing and personal care.

Skills

Youthwork experience

Lesson support

Behaviour management

Organised

Communication

Education

TA Level 3 qualification

GCSE English/Maths

Level 2 Maths/English

Job description

Are you passionate about helping young people learn and grow? We're looking for a Teaching Assistant to join Lift Kingswood, someone who wants to make a real difference in students' lives every day.

About the role

Lift Kingswood's Teaching Assistants are vital members of the team. You'll work side by side with teachers to help every student access learning, develop independence and grow in confidence. Your work will make a genuine difference supporting young people to achieve their potential and flourish in all aspects of school life.

You'll get to know your students' individual needs, helping them navigate lesson content and develop skills to learn independently. You'll deliver small-group or one-to-one support, promote positive behaviours and help create a safe, stimulating learning environment. You'll work with teachers, SENDCO, pastoral staff and families to ensure every student receives the support they need to succeed.

Key responsibilities

• Support students' learning needs, including SEND, so they can access lessons and achieve their goals
• Help students build independent learning skills and manage their own progress
• Work with teachers to plan, assess and provide high-quality lessons
• Guide individual students or small groups through targeted learning activities
• Build positive relationships and support behaviour, wellbeing and personal care

What we're looking for

• 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)
• Organised, reliable and professional in all aspects of work
• Reflective, open to feedback and committed to ongoing learning and development
• UK right to work - this vacancy is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.

About Lift Kingswood

As a national beacon of excellence and one of the region's highest-performing academies, Lift Kingswood consistently delivers student results well above the national average. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted for leadership, behavior, and personal development, we offer a dynamic environment where both staff and students thrive.

We're proud of our strong track record for internal promotion, elevating careers and developing future leaders. Are you ready to join our outstanding team?

Whats next?

We strongly recommend visiting the school if you are interested in the post, please contact PA to the Principal.

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.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. Ready to join us?