Teaching Assistant

Lift Kingswood
Wawne Road
Bransholme, Kingston Upon Hull, HU7 4WR
United Kingdom

Salary & Working Hours

Salary: NJC 11-14 £24,718 – £25,946 (Actual) £28,142 – £29,540 (FTE) + well‑being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 37 per week, 40 weeks per year (term time + inset days)

Contract & Dates

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 18th February 2026

Start date: February/March 2026

Responsibilities

• Work side by side with teachers to help every student access learning, develop independence and grow in confidence.
• Deliver small‑group or one‑to‑one support, promote positive behaviours, and help create a safe, stimulating learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENDCO, pastoral staff and families to ensure every student receives the support they need to succeed.
• Plan and deliver small‑group or one‑to‑one interventions within clear guidelines.
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour and promote positive choices.
• Be reflective, open to feedback and committed to ongoing learning and development.
• Be organised, reliable and professional in all aspects of work.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with young people.
• Communicate clearly and sensitively with students and adults.
• Support students with SEND and diverse learning needs; adapt support to help students access the curriculum and develop independence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience of working with young people.
• Level 2 functional skills Maths and English or GCSE grade C/4 and above.
• Passion and enthusiasm for working with young people.
• Trained in or willing to complete Teaching Assistant training (Level 3).

Benefits

• 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.

Contact & Application

Contact email: cweightman@liftkingswood.org

Visa sponsorship: This vacancy is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

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 inline 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.