Teaching Assistant

At Lift Plumberow, we're looking for a teaching assistant to join our team. This is a chance to work in partnership with teachers to improve learning and help students access the curriculum, participate fully in lessons, and experience a real sense of achievement. You'll support students so they can reach their potential while promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.

If you're ambitious and eager to grow, we can support you through our Level 3 and Level 5 teaching assistant apprenticeships and our Initial Teacher Training programme. This role makes a real difference every day.

About the role

As a teaching assistant, you'll work closely with teachers to understand students' learning needs and help them achieve their learning objectives. You'll build positive relationships with students, support their wellbeing, and help create a stimulating and safe learning environment where every child can thrive.

If you're employed for 20 hours or more per week and don't already hold a Level 3 teaching assistant qualification (or equivalent), we'll enrol you onto our Level 3 Initial Teaching Assistant Training programme during your time with us.

Key responsibilities

You will:

• develop an understanding of students' learning needs, including specific SEND needs, to help them access lesson content and achieve learning objectives;
• work in partnership with teachers to plan and assess high-quality lessons, and help students develop independent learning skills;
• guide individual and small group targeted interventions within clearly defined parameters;
• build positive relationships with students and consistently apply our behaviour policy;
• collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral staff, the SENDCO and parents or carers to support all students' learning; and
• support teachers to prepare teaching resources that meet the diverse needs and interests of students.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who:

• holds GCSE maths and English (Grade 4+) or equivalent, or is willing to work towards English or maths functional skills qualifications;
• has good communication and interpersonal skills;
• is patient, empathetic and able to relate to students on a personal level;
• works collaboratively with colleagues as a trusted team member, understanding their role within the classroom;
• is reflective, aware of their own strengths and areas for development, and willing to seek feedback; and
• is resilient when faced with challenging situations and able to manage these professionally.

You don't need previous experience working in a school, though this would be desirable. We're looking for people who are curious, open to new ideas, and committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people. Could this be you?

About Lift Plumberow

Lift Plumberow is a vibrant and high achieving three form entry primary school in the heart of Hockley, educating around 650 pupils from Reception to Year 6. We are committed to giving every child the best possible start through engaging teaching and a broad, balanced curriculum that promotes curiosity and active learning.

Our Early Years and Key Stage 1 provision lays strong foundations, and throughout the school we offer a wide range of experiences that bring learning to life. We have a strong track record of academic success, with outcomes consistently above national averages, and are well known for our sporting achievements, including swimming lessons built into the curriculum.

We are a warm, inclusive and community focused school where positive relationships are at the centre of everything we do. Our dedicated staff team works closely with families to ensure every child feels supported, valued and able to thrive.

We warmly welcome visits to our school or informal discussions about the role. To arrange a visit or speak to a member of the team, please contact Elizabeth Broderick at ebroderick@liftplumberow.org or call 01702 203741.

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. Discover how we'll support you to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that's right for you: How we support you.