Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Lift Anglesey Clarence Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3LG United Kingdom Salary: NJC Scale 4-6 £25,185.00 -£25,989.00 - Actual Salary:£18,943.01 - £19,547.74+ Pension Scheme + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Lift Schools Benefits Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks pr year Contract: Permanent Start date: September 2026 Join a friendly, ambitious and supportive school community An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join the team at Lift Anglesey. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development and who can help create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment for all pupils. Lift Anglesey is a large and thriving primary school with over 600 pupils and is part of Lift Schools, a national trust committed to providing an excellent education in every classroom, every day. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted, our school is proud of its warm and welcoming culture where children are encouraged to be curious, confident and ambitious learners. About the Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other school staff to support pupils both in and out of the classroom. You will help pupils access learning, develop independence and achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally. * Key responsibilities include: * Supporting pupils' learning and development across the curriculum * Assisting teachers with planning, preparation and classroom activities * Delivering small group and individual interventions * Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing * Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs * Helping to create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment * Working collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers and pastoral staff * Supporting educational visits and wider school activities What We Are Looking For * We would love to hear from candidates who: * Have experience working with children or young people in a school, childcare or similar setting * Have experience or passion for working in the EYFS * Have experience or passion for working with children with significant complex needs * Are patient, empathetic and resilient * Have strong communication and interpersonal skills * Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children * Can work effectively as part of a team * Hold GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), or are willing to work towards these qualifications Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent), or are willing to undertake training Experience with SEND support and knowledge of Google Workspace would be advantageous, but is not essential. 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. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation. We offer you: 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 and travel deals Please don't wait until the closing date to apply; we will review applications as we receive them. Closing date: Monday 29th June 2026 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. 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.