Teaching Assistant

Salary: NJC 5 - 7 £20,722 - £21,386 (Actual) £25,583 - £26,403 (FTE) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 35 hours per week - 39 weeks per year (pro rata)
Contract type: Fixed term - until Aug 2026
Start date: November 2025

Are you ready to make a positive difference in a warm, inclusive primary school setting? At Lift Caldicotes, we're seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children across all areas of KS1. Flexibility to work across all key stages from EYFS to Year 6 within school is required at times. Join us and play a vital role in helping every child access the curriculum, grow in confidence, and achieve their full potential.

About the role

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside teachers to provide targeted support-both one-to-one and in small groups - predominantly in KS1. To do this effectively, we would like candidates to already have relevant school experience or experience with young people with SEND needs. You'll assist with lesson delivery, support positive behaviours, prepare resources, and ensure our classroom environments are stimulating, safe, and inclusive. You'll also have opportunities to support trips and out-of-school activities.

Skills and experience we would like to see:

• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or currently working towards it)
• Experience supporting children in Key Stage 1 or 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
• Confidence using digital tools to support learning and communication
• Positive behaviour management experience
• A flexible, proactive approach and a genuine passion for primary education
• UK right to work, as this role is not eligible for sponsorship

About Lift Caldicotes:

Lift Caldicotes is a vibrant and nurturing school at the heart of its Middlesbrough community. We're proud of our inclusive ethos, where every child is supported to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to create a welcoming environment where students feel safe, valued and inspired to achieve their very best.

With a strong focus on high expectations and personalised support, we foster a love of learning in every child. We value innovation in teaching and learning and invest in professional development for all staff, ensuring we deliver the best outcomes for our pupils. As part of Lift Schools, we benefit from shared expertise and opportunities to grow as a school and as individuals.

We warmly welcome visits to our school if you are interested in the vacancy. To arrange an interview please contact us.

Closing date: 10th October
Interview dates: 17th or 21st October
This is a fixed term contract until August 2026

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.