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.

If you want to work for a school where you receive comprehensive career and wellbeing support, including fully funded training to earn Level 3 or Level 5 qualifications, then please apply.

Lift Broadlands is a small secondary school in Keynsham, fostering a nurturing environment for students aged 11-16. The school is led by Principal Laura Stone, who is passionate about ensuring that every student has access to an excellent education in every classroom, every day. It is conveniently located near Bath and North East Somerset, with excellent transport links to Bristol and other surrounding areas.

We are a small, mixed, fully inclusive comprehensive school and remain one of the best choices for learning in the area. For every student who attends our academy, we aim to raise their aspirations, broaden their horizons and promote a life‑long love of learning. We are an OFSTED ‘Good’ school and benefit from a number of links with the local community and have an excellent reputation.

The school is committed to ensuring that all children achieve their very best academically while also having access to wide‑ranging opportunities that encourage aspiration. We offer camping trips, visits to the seaside, curriculum days, outdoor learning and much more. Due to internal promotion, we are looking for a number of teaching assistants to work in partnership with teachers to improve the learning and attainment of students while also promoting their independence, self‑esteem and social inclusion.

The role provides support to students so that they can access the curriculum, participate in learning and experience a sense of achievement. This role is vital in supporting our students and helping them achieve their potential.

You will have a L3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent or willingness to work towards this qualification with an understanding of a range of pupils’ learning needs. You will have patience in interactions with a variety of students and situations, with a calm demeanour and have empathy to understand the needs and challenges of students and be able to relate to them on a personal level.

You will also be somebody who can engage and enthuse students to want to learn.

At Lift Schools, we believe talent drives performance.

We offer you:

• 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.

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 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.

Lift Schools is 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.