Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
School: Lift Crescent View
Location: Clyde Crescent, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 5QH

Salary: NJC 7 £ 26,403 pro rata £21,983 - NJC 11 £ 28,142 pro rata £23,421 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full time
Contract type: 1 year fixed term contract initially
Start date: September

A rare opportunity to work for a specialist school in proving a “fresh start” for primary children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH).

The Lift Crescent View is a specialist provision for children with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs. The school is led by a dedicated and experienced Principal, Liz Oakey, who has been with the school for 4 years. She has established a strong, supportive and welcoming team who together achieved a Good Ofsted where it was recognised that “staff know the pupils well.

They use this knowledge to raise pupils’ self-esteem and ensure they are ready to learn.”

The Lift Crescent View is part of Lift Schools, one of the largest MATs in the country, allowing you access to the best training. The role of the Teaching Assistant is 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 pupil’s 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.

We will review applications and interview ASAP so please apply or make contact ASAP.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access to some of the best 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 much more.

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.

For a confidential discussion or tour of the school, please contact Jessica Billows, recruiting Manager on jbillows.

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.