Teaching Assistant

Lift Schools; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Generous benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

Lift Tamworth is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our school community and support students in accessing learning, building confidence and reaching their goals. You will work with teachers to foster participation and independence while helping create a positive, safe classroom.

This role offers pathways through Level 3 Apprenticeship and future progression. We value diversity and collaboration, with comprehensive training and benefits.

Qualifications

• You don't need years of experience, but you do need the right values and communication skills.
• Reflective approach to learning; patient, empathetic and calm under pressure.
• Will consider candidates willing to work towards functional skills.
• Collaborative team player with a willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Support students to access lesson content and achieve learning goals, including those with SEND.
• Work with teachers to plan and assess learning, and guide individual or small group sessions.
• Help students build independent learning skills and manage their own progress.
• Create positive relationships and support wellbeing, behaviour and personal care.
• Work with staff, parents and carers to achieve the best outcomes for every student.
• Contribute to preparing resources, trips and activities meeting diverse needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Team player

IT literacy

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people?

Lift Schools is looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our team and help create an excellent education for every child, every day. We work together to support students in accessing learning, building confidence, and achieving their goals. If you care about helping young people reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

You'll work alongside teachers to support students' learning, helping them participate fully in lessons and develop skills they can use independently. Your role will focus on understanding each student's needs and creating the right conditions for them to succeed. You'll also help build a positive and safe classroom where everyone feels valued. Could this be the role where you truly make an impact?

Key responsibilities

• Support students to access lesson content and achieve learning goals, including those with SEND
• Work with teachers to plan and assess learning, and guide individual or small group sessions
• Help students build independent learning skills and manage their own progress
• Create positive relationships and support wellbeing, behaviour and personal care
• Work with teaching staff, parents and carers to achieve the best outcomes for every student
• Contribute to preparing resources, trips and activities that meet diverse needs

We are looking for someone who

You don't need years of experience, but you do need the right values. We're looking for someone with good communication skills and a reflective approach to learning. You'll be patient, empathetic, and calm under pressure. IT skills and a basic understanding of child development are helpful, but we can support you to build these if needed. What matters most is your willingness to learn and grow with us.

Do you have GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, or are you willing to work towards functional skills? Can you work collaboratively as a trusted team member?

What we offer

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship for those working 20+ hours per week (if you don't already hold this qualification)
• Future progression routes including Level 5 apprenticeships and Initial Teacher Training
• A supportive team culture where ideas are shared openly and feedback is valued
• Opportunities to build your skills and confidence in a meaningful role
• A workplace that values diversity and welcomes people from all backgrounds

Your new school

Lift Tamworth is on an exciting journey and recently achieved a ‘Good' Ofsted rating in all areas for the first time. The school is led by our welcoming and dedicated Principal, Jonathan Spears, who has created a purposeful and supportive environment where pupils are focused on learning, and colleagues work collaboratively to help every child succeed.

Lift Tamworth is located in Staffordshire, within easy commuting distance of Birmingham and Derby.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse andinclusive 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 62 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 offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access to some of the best 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 and travel deals

This is a full-time position, 37 hours per week. The contract is fixed-term until 31 August 2027.

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