Teaching Assistant - Grow with TA Apprenticeship Progression

Lift Schools; Bradford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Feversham, part of Lift Schools, is seeking a teaching assistant to join our community focused team on a permanent basis. We welcome applicants from any key stage background and value a collaborative approach to education.

The role supports learning, speech and language interventions, and helps pupils access the curriculum. A Level 3 TA is preferred, with training available through our TA Apprenticeship Programme to develop essential skills.

Qualifications

• Level 2 TA qualification; Level 3 advantageous.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4+).
• Experience supporting children in any Key Stage including EYFS.
• Knowledge of strategies to support pupils with SEND.
• Familiarity with phonics programmes such as Read Write Inc.
• Understanding of child development and how children learn.
• Positive behaviour management experience.
• UK right to work – sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Improve learning and attainment while promoting independence and social inclusion.
• Supervise classroom activities and play.
• Support speech and language interventions.
• Help pupils access the curriculum and participate in learning.
• Be a warm and friendly face to children and parents.
• Be flexible to work across any area of the school.

Skills

Experience supporting children

Positive behaviour management

Phonics Read Write Inc

Knowledge of SEND

Understanding child development

Ability to work across KS including EY

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4+)

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Lift Feversham, part of Lift Schools, is seeking a teaching assistant to join our community focused team on a permanent basis. We welcome applicants from any key stage background and value a collaborative approach to education.

The role supports learning, speech and language interventions, and helps pupils access the curriculum. A Level 3 TA is preferred, with training available through our TA Apprenticeship Programme to develop essential skills.