Teaching Assistant

Job Details

Job title:

Teaching Assistant
Salary: NJC 4 £ 25,185 – NJC 7 – £26,403 + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
School:
Lift New Forest, Long Lane, Holbury, Hampshire, SO45 2PA

Hours:

Full time
Contract type:
Permanent

Start date:

September 2026

Lift New Forest is a successful and friendly Secondary school in the Waterside area of Hampshire. Our vision is simple – to provide an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day. Students behave well both inside and outside lessons and embody the habits of the New Forest Way:
Be Kind, Show Determination, Make Good Choices. The small size of the school allows teachers to get to know each student well and to support their safety, happiness and success.

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. You will support students to access the curriculum, participate in learning and experience a sense of achievement. This position is vital to help students reach their full potential.

Applicants should have a Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship or equivalent, or be willing to work towards it. You will demonstrate patience, calmness and empathy, be able to engage children and inspire a love of learning, and support a range of pupil learning needs.

• Access to statutory and developmental training to advance your career.
• Opportunities for apprenticeships at Level 3 and Level 5.
• Eligibility for Lift Schools’ Initial Teacher Training programme.

• Pension scheme (LGPS).
• Wellbeing cash plan.
• Healthcare and financial support.
• 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 carefully review the job description and specification before applying.

Lift Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All offers 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 provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Interview – we will review applications and interview as soon as possible, so please don’t wait to apply!