At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils' learning and development in a positive classroom environment.
- Company: Lift Schools, an Outstanding school with a caring community ethos.
- Benefits: Generous salary, pension scheme, healthcare, and lifestyle perks.
- Other info: Comprehensive training and flexible working opportunities available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, strong communication, and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
£16,068.06 - £16,841.13
Well-being cash plan, pension scheme (LGPS), additional Lift Schools benefits.
Permanent, Part Time 28 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:40am - 3:20pm), 39 weeks per year. September 2026 Start.
Following our most recent Ofsted inspection, we are proud to be an Outstanding school. Lift Hockley is a thriving community where high aspirations and a caring, family ethos sit at the heart of everything we do. Our vision, "Aim High", drives our commitment to strong academic achievement alongside exceptional personal development. "Working happily together, inspiring a desire to learn" underpins our culture and reflects the shared values of pupils and staff.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to support pupils in their learning and development across the school. Working closely with class teachers and the wider staff team, you will provide classroom support, deliver targeted interventions and help create a positive and inclusive learning environment where all pupils can thrive. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to play a key role in supporting pupils to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.
What we are looking for:
- Experience working with children or young people
- The ability to support learning within the classroom and through small group interventions
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A positive, patient and organised approach
- The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
- A commitment to inclusion and supporting pupils with a range of learning needs
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils
Visits and informal discussions are warmly welcomed. Please contact Helen Read at hread@ or telephone 01702 202394. Closing date: 2nd July 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 59 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 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 who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Teaching Assistant in Essex employer: Lift Hockley
Lift Schools is an outstanding employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff, offering comprehensive training and generous benefits including a pension scheme and lifestyle perks. Located in Hockley, our inclusive and supportive work culture fosters collaboration and empowers Teaching Assistants to make a meaningful impact on students' learning and development, all while being part of a thriving community dedicated to high aspirations and exceptional personal development.
