Teaching Assistant

Posted on: 25/06/2026 – Final date to receive applications: 06/07/2026

Salary: Voluntary Living Wage £13.45 per hour. For those with a level 3 qualification: NJC 8-12 £ 26,824 – £28,598 (FTE salary) Pro rata salary £22,871 – £24,383 + well‑being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Start date: September 2026

Closing date: 5 July 2026

Lift Wishmore is a special school in Chobham, Surrey for boys aged 7 to 16 years who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties. We can admit up to 82 pupils which means that class sizes are small and we work very closely with our students to ensure they get the most out of each day with us. Set in beautiful grounds, we provide high quality CPD to all staff routed through the instructional excellence model.

We’re looking for a dedicated teaching assistant to join our supportive team at Lift Wishmore.

• Support and adapt learning for pupils in any phase.
• Be robust, resilient and take pride in helping students who can sometimes find school life challenging.
• Be flexible, positive and compassionate.

To support the best outcomes for our students, we require a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). If you don’t yet hold this qualification, we’ll invest in your development by enrolling you in our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Programme.

• Comprehensive training.
• Generous benefits: pension plan, healthcare and financial support.
• Lifestyle perks: discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

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 embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.