Teaching Assistant

About Lift Maltings

Lift Maltings is an 11-16 school based in Witham, Essex, situated between the cities of Chelmsford and Colchester. The school has 900 students on roll and benefits from a modern, purpose‑built site opened in 2011. With excellent transport links to London, our staff and students can take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities the capital provides. Free car parking facilities are available on site.

Lift Maltings is part of Lift Schools, a diverse and inclusive network of 58 schools committed to providing an excellent education to every child in every classroom, every day.

Part‑time, fixed term until August 2027

• 30.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Immediate start

Pay varies by qualification:

• Without a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification:
  Voluntary Real Living Wage – £17,158.98 per annum
• With a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification: NJC Scale 3‑5 – £17,502.71 – £18,058.22 per annum

• Support students’ learning needs, including specific SEND needs, to help them access lesson content and achieve learning objectives.
• Help students develop independent learning skills.
• Deliver targeted interventions in partnership with teachers.
• Promote positive behaviours and support students’ wellbeing.

• Career development and training
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  Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career. Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Programme. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programmes, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits
  :
  From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support.
• Lifestyle perks
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  Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

All new Teaching Assistants working 20 hours or more per week on a permanent contract will be automatically enrolled on a Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship if they do not already hold this qualification. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain essential skills and knowledge through the ‘Initial Teaching Assistant Training’, ensuring you are fully equipped to succeed in your role.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Julie Joiner, School Operations Manager, at jjoiner.

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

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