Teaching Assistant – Lift Anglesey
Clarence Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3LG, United Kingdom
Salary: NJC Scale 4-6 £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 (Actual Salary: £18,943.01 - £19,547.74) + Pension Scheme + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Lift Schools Benefits
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract: Permanent
Start date: September 2026
Closing date: Monday 29th June 2026
Join a friendly, ambitious and supportive school community. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join the team at Lift Anglesey. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development and who can help create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment for all pupils.
About the role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other school staff to support pupils both in and out of the classroom. You will help pupils access learning, develop independence and achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.
Key responsibilities
- Supporting pupils' learning and development across the curriculum
- Assisting teachers with planning, preparation and classroom activities
- Delivering small group and individual interventions
- Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
- Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
- Helping to create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
- Working collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers and pastoral staff
- Supporting educational visits and wider school activities
Qualifications and experience
- Experience working with children or young people in a school, childcare or similar setting
- Experience or passion for working in the EYFS
- Experience or passion for working with children with significant complex needs
- Patient, empathetic and resilient
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Effective team player
- Hold GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), or willing to work towards these qualifications
- Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent), or willing to undertake training
- Experience with SEND support and knowledge of Google Workspace advantageous
Benefits
- Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career
- Generous benefits: Pension plan, healthcare and financial support
- Lifestyle perks: Discounted gym memberships and travel deals
Equal opportunities and safeguarding
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. The school is a Disability Confident Employer and offers a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. We are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process 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.
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