Teaching Assistant

Salary: NJC 3-4 £16,776 - £17,039 (Actual salary) £24,796 - £25,185 (FTE) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Contract: Fixed Term until August 2026
Start date: ASAP
Closing date: 6th November

Are you passionate about education and looking for a fulfilling career?

We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistant to join our community focused and supportive team at Lift Feversham, on a fixed term basis. We are open to applicants with experience within any key stage group.

You're someone who'll be able to:

• Improve the learning and attainment of students while also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
• Supervise classroom activities and play.
• Support speech and language interventions.
• Support students so that they can; access the curriculum, participate in learning and experience a sense of achievement.
• Be a warm and friendly face to children and parents.
• Be flexible to work across any area of the school as required.

You're someone who has:

• Motivation and enthusiasm
• Understanding of children's learning needs.
• Phonic understanding.
• The skills to help children to develop independent learning skills.
• Ability to deliver individual and small group targeted interventions.
• Please note that this vacancy is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Under the current UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas, we are unable to consider international applicants who require sponsorship at this time.

About the school:

At Lift Feversham, we believe in the power of education to ignite creativity and curiosity, unleashing a passion for life that lasts a lifetime. Academic excellence combined with character development is at the core of our educational philosophy. We champion a holistic approach that celebrates the whole child. Our school is an "oasis of joy and hope" (Ofsted 2025) for children, families and the staff.

The headteacher is an award-winning educator, recognised as TES Headteacher of the Year, and the school is a strong advocate of music and arts in the curriculum, having featured in national and local media outlets.
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

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.