Graduate Teaching Assistant

Bounds Green Road
London, N22 8ES
United Kingdom


Salary: NJC 10 - 15 £30,630- £32,931 (actual), £23,039 - £24,770 (pro rata salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 32.5, Term time only
Contract: Full time, 1 x Fixed term (August 25), 1 x Fixed Term (August 2026)
Start date: January 2025
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 Trinity Primary Academy.
You’re someone who’ll be able to:

• Support and adapt learning for pupils in any phase.
• Be robust, resilient and take pride in helping students who can sometimes find school life challenging.
• Be flexible, positive and compassionate.

Looking to make a difference every day?
Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring our students receive the education they deserve. You'll provide invaluable support to delivering an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
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.

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.
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, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can’t wait to hear from you.
The role is due to commence January 2025. This is a full time, fixed term position (August 2025)
Closing date: Friday 13th December 2024
Interview date: w/b 16th December 2024
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.
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