Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Lift Beacon High
Hilldrop Road, London, N7 0JG

United Kingdom

Salary: £30,225(actual), £25,882(pro rata salary)+ well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours:

Full Time

Contract:

Fixed term (August 2027)

Start date:

September 2026

Lift Beacon High is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our new Autism Resource Provision (ARP). This exciting provision supports students with Autism and associated social communication needs, helping them access learning, build confidence and achieve success both within the ARP and across the wider school community.

Working alongside experienced teachers and HLTAs, you’ll support the delivery of a bespoke curriculum, lead small-group interventions, and help students successfully integrate into mainstream lessons. You’ll play a vital role in promoting independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for our students.

• Passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patience, empathy and resilience.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to inclusive education.

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 59 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.

• 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 and travel deals.

The role is due to commence September 2026. This is a fixed term position.

Closing date: 22 June 2026

Interviews: w/b 22 June 2026

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 that meet the minimum selection criteria.