Teaching Assistant

About the role

Lift Kingswood's Teaching Assistants are vital members of the team. You’ll work side‑by‑side with teachers to help every student access learning, develop independence and grow in confidence. You’ll get to know each student’s individual needs, helping them navigate lesson content and develop skills to learn independently. You’ll deliver small‑group or one‑to‑one support, promote positive behaviours and help create a safe, stimulating learning environment. You’ll work with teachers, the SENDCO, pastoral staff and families to ensure every student receives the support they need to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support students' learning needs, including SEND, so they can access lessons and achieve their goals.
• Help students build independent learning skills and manage their own progress.
• Work with teachers to plan, assess and provide high‑quality lessons.
• Guide individual students or small groups through targeted learning activities.
• Build positive relationships and support behaviour, wellbeing and personal care.

Requirements

• Experience of working with young people.
• Level 2 functional skills in 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).
• Organised, reliable and professional in all aspects of work.
• Reflective, open to feedback and committed to ongoing learning and development.
• UK right to work – this vacancy is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) – if not held, the school will fund the Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Programme.

About Lift Kingswood

As a national beacon of excellence and one of the region’s highest‑performing academies, Lift Kingswood consistently delivers student results well above the national average. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted for leadership, behaviour and personal development, the school offers a dynamic environment where both staff and students thrive. The academy has a strong track record for internal promotion, elevating careers and developing future leaders.

How we support you

Lift Schools invests in staff through high‑quality professional development, career progression opportunities, wellbeing support and chances to connect and collaborate across the network. The organisation encourages applications from all backgrounds and communities, aiming to help you feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career.

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the PA to the Principal at cweightman@liftkingswood.org.