Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
School: Lift Broadlands
Salary: NCJ 7 (£26,403) pro rata is £25,262 + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 37
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: September

Lift Broadlands are delighted to have a number of Teaching Assistant vacancies due to internal promotions. We offer comprehensive career and wellbeing support, including fully funded training to earn Level 3 or Level 5 qualifications.

Lift Broadlands is a small secondary school in Keynsham, fostering a nurturing environment for students aged 11‑16. It is a mixed, fully inclusive comprehensive school with strong OFSTED ‘Good’ status and excellent transport links to Bristol and surrounding areas. We aim to raise student aspirations, broaden horizons and promote a life‑long love of learning.

The school is committed to ensuring all children achieve their very best academically and experience wide‑ranging opportunities such as camping trips, seaside visits, curriculum days and outdoor learning. As a Teaching Assistant you will work in partnership with teachers to support students in accessing the curriculum, participating in learning and experiencing a sense of achievement while promoting independence, self‑esteem and social inclusion.

You will have a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent, or be willing to work towards this qualification. You should understand a range of pupil learning needs, exhibit patience, calmness and empathy, and be able to engage and enthuse students to learn.

• Career development and training:
  Access a wide range of statutory and 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.

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 offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. We 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.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

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.