Teaching Assistant — Growth, Inclusion & Training Path

Lift Schools; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Pension plan

Healthcare

Gym discounts

Travel deals

Job summary

Lift East Wichel is a welcoming and high-performing school, part of Lift Schools. We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team led by the Principal Paula Phillips.

You will work with teachers to help pupils access the curriculum, support wellbeing, and contribute to an inclusive, ambitious culture that values growth. A clear path to Level 3 and Level 5 apprenticeships is available.

Qualifications

• You’ll have GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 or above) or equivalent, or be willing to work towards functional skills.
• You’ll have good communication skills and a calm approach when faced with different situations.
• Can you show patience and empathy when understanding the needs and challenges of students?

Responsibilities

• Understand students’ learning needs, including specific SEND needs, so they can access lesson content and achieve learning goals
• Work together with teachers to plan, deliver and assess high quality lessons
• Guide individual and small group sessions within agreed plans
• Build positive relationships with students and support positive behaviours
• Support the social, emotional, mental health and wellbeing of all students
• Work with teaching staff, pastoral staff, the SENDCO and parents or carers to support every student

Skills

Good communication skills

Calm approach

Patience and empathy

Team collaboration

Job description

Lift East Wichel is a welcoming and high-performing school, part of Lift Schools. We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team led by the Principal Paula Phillips.

You will work with teachers to help pupils access the curriculum, support wellbeing, and contribute to an inclusive, ambitious culture that values growth. A clear path to Level 3 and Level 5 apprenticeships is available.