At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in their learning journey and help them achieve their goals.
- Company: Join Lift St Helen's, a nurturing school with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time hours, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Rated Good by Ofsted, with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and foster their independence.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and experience working with children.
The predicted salary is between 29250 - 35750 £ per year.
Are you passionate about helping young people learn and grow? Lift St Helen's is looking for a part-time Teaching Assistant to join our team and make a real difference in our children's lives every day. This position is 26 hours per week over 4 days. If you have experience working with children, could this be the start of something special for you?
About the role
You'll play an important part in helping students learn and achieve their goals. Working closely with teachers, you'll support students with different needs, including those with SEND, and help create a positive learning space where everyone can thrive. You'll also build trusted relationships with students and guide them towards becoming more independent learners. What impact could you have on a young person's education?
Key responsibilities
- Support students to access lesson content and achieve their learning goals, including those with specific SEND needs.
- Work together with teachers to plan engaging lessons and assess how students are progressing.
- Help students build independent learning skills and manage their own progress.
- Work with small groups or individual students on targeted learning activities.
- Create positive relationships with students and support their wellbeing and personal development.
- Work with teachers, parents and carers to help every student succeed.
- Be flexible to support in all areas of the school as and when needed.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Good communication skills, empathy, patience and the ability to stay calm in challenging situations.
- A flexible, proactive approach and a genuine passion for primary education.
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or currently working towards it).
- GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4 or above).
- Experience supporting children.
- Knowledge of strategies to support pupils with SEND.
- Familiarity with phonics programmes such as Read Write Inc.
- Understanding of child development and how children learn.
- Positive behaviour management experience.
- UK right to work - we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
About the School
Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2024, St Helen's provides high-quality education from ages 3 to 11, with approximately 207 pupils on roll. We're proud of our inclusive ethos, nurturing strong relationships with children and families to help each pupil thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives - and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
How we support you
We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work.
Teaching Assistant in Barnsley employer: Lift St Helen
Lift St Helen's is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong focus on professional development and career progression, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners. Located in Barnsley, the school prides itself on building trusted relationships with students and families, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to the educational journey.
