Lift Anglesey Β· Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands
Teaching Assistant
Lift Anglesey
Clarence Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3LG United Kingdom
Salary: NJC Scale 4-6 Β£25,185.00 -Β£25,989.00 - Actual Salary:Β£18,943.01 - Β£19,547.74+ Pension Scheme + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Lift Schools Benefits
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks pr year
Contract: Permanent
Start date: September 2026
Join a friendly, ambitious and supportive school community
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join the team at Lift Anglesey. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development and who can help create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment for all pupils.
Lift Anglesey is a large and thriving primary school with over 600 pupils and is part of Lift Schools, a national trust committed to providing an excellent education in every classroom, every day. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted, our school is proud of its warm and welcoming culture where children are encouraged to be curious, confident and ambitious learners.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other school staff to support pupils both in and out of the classroom. You will help pupils access learning, develop independence and achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.
* Key responsibilities include: * Supporting pupils' learning and development across the curriculum * Assisting teachers with planning, preparation and classroom activities * Delivering small group and individual interventions * Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing * Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs * Helping to create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment * Working collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers and pastoral staff * Supporting educational visits and wider school activities
What We Are Looking For
* We would love to hear from candidates who: * Have experience working with children or young people in a school, childcare or similar setting * Have experience or passion for working in the EYFS * Have experience or passion for working with children with significant complex needs * Are patient, empathetic and resilient * Have strong communication and interpersonal skills * Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children * Can work effectively as part of a team * Hold GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), or are willing to work towards these qualifications
Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent), or are willing to undertake training
Experience with SEND support and knowledge of Google Workspace would be advantageous, but is not essential.
Who is Lift Schools?
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 acro