Location
Lift North Thoresby, London

Hours
25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time + 5 days)

Salary
NJC 3-6 £14,386 to £15,078 (Actual salary)
£24,796 to £25,989 (Full Time Equivalent)
Plus well-being cash plan, pension scheme (LGPS) and additional Lift Schools benefits

Contract
Fixed term until 2032* (subject to funding)

Start Date
October/November 2025

About the Role
Are you passionate about working with young people and looking for a fulfilling career? We are seeking a warm and dedicated 1:1 (SEN) Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team at Lift North Thoresby. In this role, you will provide tailored support to an individual pupil and occasionally small groups, contributing to a calm, purposeful learning environment where every young person feels safe, seen and supported. While the role is predominantly one-to-one support, flexibility to work across the school is required at times.

Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting a child on a one-to-one basis or in small groups during focused activities
- Encouraging language development through play, songs and conversation
- Observing and recording progress and feeding back to the class teacher
- Supporting personal care needs with kindness and dignity
- Helping to create stimulating, well-organised learning spaces
- Building strong, trusting relationships with children, families and staff
- Promoting good behaviour, emotional well-being and a sense of belonging

About the School
Lift North Thoresby is a vibrant village primary school federated with Lift Utterby, located between Grimsby and Louth. Together, they form a close-knit rural learning community driven by a shared vision and leadership team. Our culture is built on collaboration and mutual support, creating a warm, family-like atmosphere where every team member is valued and empowered.

Working within our federation offers a uniquely rewarding professional experience. Staff and leaders work across both sites, sharing expertise, resources and best practices to benefit all children. We seek passionate, flexible educators inspired by the opportunity to make an impact across two schools. If you thrive in a supportive, community-focused environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About Lift Schools
We are a diverse and inclusive network of 57 schools with a clear mission to provide excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day. We empower our team to do their best work, supported by outstanding leadership. We value the exceptional efforts of everyone in making this an incredible organisation.

Benefits
Comprehensive training opportunities to boost your career
Generous benefits including pension, healthcare and financial support
Lifestyle perks such as discounted gym memberships, travel deals and electric vehicle incentives

*This role has been created to support a specific child. If that child moves on from the school, the contract may end earlier than expected.

Experience
- Experience supporting pupils within a school setting is desirable
- Familiarity with phonics programmes such as Read Write Inc
- Understanding of child development and how children learn

About You
- A flexible, proactive approach with a genuine passion for primary education
- Warm, dedicated and able to build strong, trusting relationships with children, families and staff
- Commitment to promoting good behaviour, emotional well-being and a sense of belonging
- UK right to work (this role is not eligible for sponsorship)

Qualifications
- Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification required
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is advantageous
- If working towards Level 3, support is available through our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Programme to develop skills and confidence

Additional Information
Lift Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, prohibition from teaching checks. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.