Teaching Assistant

Lift Schools; Witham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Lift Schools is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for Maltings Academy in Witham, starting September 2025. The role involves supporting students in their learning journey, promoting independence and wellbeing, with a salary based on qualification levels. This part-time, fixed term position offers professional growth opportunities, including potential enrolment in an apprenticeship for those without a Level 3 qualification.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and career development

Generous benefits including healthcare and pension

Lifestyle perks such as discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting students' learning and inclusion.
• Ability to support specific SEND needs.
• Experience in educational settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students' learning needs and deliver targeted interventions.
• Promote positive behaviours and assist in students' wellbeing.
• Work in partnership with teachers to improve educational outcomes.

Skills

Support Learning

Promote Wellbeing

Deliver Interventions

Develop Independence

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

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Spinks Lane

Witham, Essex, CM8 1EP

United Kingdom

Without a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification: Voluntary Real Living Wage – £17,158.98 per annum

With a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification: NJC Scale 3–5 – £17,158.98 to £17,498.47 per annum (pay award pending)

Part Time, Fixed term

30.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

September 2025 Start

Make a difference at Maltings Academy as a Teaching Assistant!

Maltings Academy

Spinks Lane

Witham, Essex, CM8 1EP

United Kingdom

Without a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification: Voluntary Real Living Wage – £17,158.98 per annum

With a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification: NJC Scale 3–5 – £17,158.98 to £17,498.47 per annum (pay award pending)

Part Time, Fixed term

30.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

September 2025 Start

Make a difference at Maltings Academy as a Teaching Assistant!

Are you passionate about helping every child achieve their potential? We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team at Maltings Academy. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work in partnership with teachers to improve the learning and attainment of our students, promoting their independence and social inclusion.

What You'll Do

• Support students' learning needs, including specific SEND needs, to help them access lesson content and achieve learning objectives.
• Help students develop independent learning skills.
• Deliver targeted interventions in partnership with teachers.
• Promote positive behaviours and support students' wellbeing.
  
  

What We Offer

At Lift Schools, we are committed to supporting professional growth and development. All new Teaching Assistants working 20 hours or more per week on a permanent contract will be automatically enrolled on a Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship if they do not already hold this qualification. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain essential skills and knowledge through the 'Initial Teaching Assistant Training', ensuring you are fully equipped to succeed in your role and make a real difference in the lives of our pupils. For more information view ITAT L3 Teaching Assistant Brochure.

About Maltings Academy

Maltings is an 11-16 academy based in Witham, Essex. Situated between the cities of Chelmsford and Colchester, the academy has 900 students on roll and benefits from a purpose-built building that was constructed in 2011. There are excellent transport links to London which enables our staff and young people to take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities that London provides. Free car parking facilities are available on site.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Julie Joiner, School Operations Manager [e-mail]

Closing date : 27th June 2025

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.
  
  

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.

Follow us on Facebook , X , Instagram and Linkedin . Further details can be found on our careers page.

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

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