At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and adapt learning for primary school pupils with emotional and mental health challenges.
- Company: Join Lift Wishmore, a diverse and inclusive special school in Chobham, Surrey.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, well-being cash plan, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working options available; we value diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your career in education.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent required.
The predicted salary is between 13.45 - 13.45 £ per hour.
Voluntary Living Wage £13.45 per hour. For those with a level 3 qualification: NJC 8-12 £26,824 - £28,598 (FTE salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits.
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Are you looking for a fulfilling career in education? We're looking for a dedicated teaching assistant to join our supportive team at Lift Wishmore. Support and adapt learning for pupils in any phase. Be robust, resilient and take pride in helping students who can sometimes find school life challenging. Be flexible, positive and compassionate. We value the skills and dedication of our teaching assistants.
To support the best outcomes for our students, we require a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). We'll invest in your development by enrolling you in our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Programme, helping you gain the behaviours, skills and experience you need to thrive in the role.
Lift Wishmore is a special school in Chobham, Surrey for boys aged 7 to 16 years who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties. We can admit up to 82 pupils which means that class sizes are small and we work very closely with our students to ensure they get the most out of each day with us. Set in beautiful grounds, we provide high quality CPD to all staff routed through the instructional excellence model.
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.
Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career. From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered. Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
This is a full time position. 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.
General Teaching Assistant - Primary School employer: Lift Wishmore Cross
Lift Wishmore is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for dedicated teaching assistants. Located in the picturesque Chobham, Surrey, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities, including our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Programme, ensuring you thrive in your role. With a commitment to employee well-being, we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme, and additional benefits, making Lift Schools a rewarding place to build your career in education.
