Teaching Assistant in London

Teaching Assistant in London

London Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Lift Beacon High

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support students with Autism, lead small-group interventions, and promote independence.
  • Company: Lift Beacon High is part of Lift Schools, a diverse network of 59 schools in the UK.
  • Benefits: Generous benefits include a pension scheme, well-being cash plan, and lifestyle perks like gym discounts.
  • Other info: This is a full-time, fixed-term role starting September 2026, with a closing date for applications on 22 June 2026.
  • Why this job: Join a compassionate team dedicated to empowering students with Autism in a supportive environment.
  • Qualifications: Candidates should have excellent communication skills, patience, and a commitment to inclusive education.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

Lift Beacon High is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our new Autism Resource Provision (ARP). This exciting provision supports students with Autism and associated social communication needs, helping them access learning, build confidence and achieve success both within the ARP and across the wider school community.

Working alongside experienced teachers and HLTAs, you’ll support the delivery of a bespoke curriculum, lead small-group interventions, and help students successfully integrate into mainstream lessons. You’ll play a vital role in promoting independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for our students.

What you’ll bring:

  • Passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Patience, empathy and resilience.
  • Collaborative approach and commitment to inclusive education.

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 and travel deals.

The role is due to commence September 2026. This is a fixed term position.

Closing date: 22 June 2026

Interviews: w/b 22 June 2026

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 in line 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 that meet the minimum selection criteria.

Teaching Assistant in London employer: Lift Beacon High

Lift Schools offers comprehensive training and generous benefits, including healthcare support. Located in London, they focus on providing excellent education for every child across their 59 schools, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Lift Beacon High

Contact Details:

Lift Beacon High Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Teaching Assistant in London

Communication Skills
Relationship-Building Skills
Empathy
Patience
Resilience
Collaborative Approach
Commitment to Inclusive Education