EYFS Teaching Assistant in Middlesbrough

Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Contract: Fixed term to August 2027

Closing date: 30th May

Interview date: 5th June

Start date: September 2026

Are you passionate about education and looking for a fulfilling career? Lift North Ormesby is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant (level 3) to join our community focused and supportive team. Our Teaching Assistants support students so that they can access the curriculum, participate in learning and experience a sense of achievement. This role will be predominantly based in EYFS; however, flexibility to go where needed in the school is required.

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 small group interventions and 1:1 support.
• Encourage curiosity, independence, and a love of play and outdoor learning.
• Be a compassionate, warm and friendly face to children and parents.

You're someone who has:

• Motivation and enthusiasm.
• Level 3 qualification in Teaching Assisting or equivalent is preferred.
• EYFS experience.
• The skills to help children to develop independent learning skills.
• Ability to deliver individual and small group targeted interventions.
• Proactive and willing to complete CPD training.
• Phonics experience is advantageous.

About the school: At Lift North Ormesby, we consider ourselves a special place and everything we do is for our children and our community, which is why Ofsted recognised our Personal Development offer as 'outstanding'. We are a 1:1 iPad school, recently awarded the 'Apple Distinguished School' award, and we use technology very effectively across all of our curriculum and across the school. We are also an 'IQM Centre of Excellence' for inclusion.

If you are interested in this role we highly encourage visits to our school. Please note we cannot support online interviews; all applicants must be able to attend an interview in person. No agency support is required at this time. 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 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.

Your career elevated: At Lift Schools we are committed to your professional growth, development, and wellbeing. Enjoy:

• 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.

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. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.