Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Harewood Street
Bradford, BD3 9EG
United Kingdom
Salary: NJC 3-4 £17,610 - £17,886 (Actual salary) £24,027 - £24,404 (FTE)+ well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 32.5
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st Aug 2025
Start date: Jan 2025
Are you passionate about education and looking for a fulfilling career?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated level one teaching assistant to join our supportive team at Feversham Primary Academy, in Bradford, on a fixed term basis.
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 with KS1, but be flexible to support across the school.
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  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.
• Interest in extra curricular activities for our pupils.
• Phonic understanding.
• A background in music would be advantageous but not essential.
• The skills to help students to develop independent learning skills.
• Ability to deliver individual and small group targeted interventions.
• Although this role is fixed term, there may be an opportunity to extend the position or make it permanent in the future.

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.

The role is due to commence January. This is a fixed term position.
Closing date: 15th Dec
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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