Teaching Assistant
Location
London
Hours
37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Salary
NJC 6-7 £22,254 - £22,608 (Actual) £25,989 - £26,403 (FTE) plus well-being cash plan, pension scheme (LGPS) and additional Lift Schools benefits
About the Role
Lift North Ormesby is seeking two enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our community-focused and supportive team. You will support students to access the curriculum, participate in learning, and experience a sense of achievement. Experience with Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 students is welcome.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will improve the learning and attainment of students while promoting their independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion. You will supervise classroom activities and play, support and lead group interventions and 1:1 support, and be a compassionate, warm, and friendly presence for children and parents.
We highly encourage visits to our school to learn more about our environment and values.
Experience
Experience working with Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 students is preferred.
Ability to deliver individual and small group targeted interventions.
Phonics experience is advantageous.
About you
Motivated and enthusiastic with a proactive approach.
Committed to completing CPD training.
Compassionate, warm, and friendly with strong interpersonal skills.
Qualifications
Level 3 qualification in Teaching Assisting or equivalent is preferred.
Level 2 qualification is an essential minimum requirement.
If you do not yet hold a Level 3 qualification, you will be supported to gain this through our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Programme.