Teaching Assistant
- NJC 6
- 7 £23,893 - £24.294 FTE
- Actual Salary £20,459
- £20,802 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Contract: Permanent
Start date: October 2024
Are you passionate about education and looking for a fulfilling career?
We're looking for a dedicated teaching assistant to join our supportive team at North Ormesby, in Middlesbrough.
You're someone who'll be able to:
- Improve the learning and attainment of students while also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
- Support students so that they can; access the curriculum, participate in learning and experience a sense of achievement.
You're someone who has:
- Motivation and enthusiasm
- Understanding of pupil's learning needs, including specific SEND needs, in order to support their access to lesson content.
- The skills to help students to develop independent learning skills.
- Ability to deliver individual and small group targeted interventions.
About the school:
North Ormesby Primary Academy, we consider ourselves a special place and everything we do is for our children and our community, which is why Ofsted grade us as an 'outstanding' school. We are a 1:1 iPad school, recently awarded the 'Apple Distinguished School' award, and we use technology very effectively across all of our curriculum and across the school.We are also an 'IQM Centre of Excellence' for inclusion.
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.
As part of our continued commitment to professional development, this role also offers the opportunity for anybody who does not currently hold a Teaching Assistant qualification to complete their level 3 'Initial Teaching Assistant Training'.
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 57 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.
Your career elevated
At Lift Schools we are committed to your professional growth, development, and wellbeing. Enjoy:
- 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, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
Closing date: 10th October
Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can't wait to hear from you.
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 in line 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.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.