Lift Schools
1 to 1 Teaching Assistant
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Are you passionate about helping young people learn and grow? Lift Utter is looking for an 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our team and make a real difference in our children's lives every day. Could this be the start of something special for you?
About The Role
As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you'll provide tailored support to an individual pupil and (at times) small groups, and contribute to a calm, purposeful learning environment where every young person feels safe, seen, and supported. This role will predominantly be a one-to-one support role, however flexibility to work across the school is required at times.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting a child on a one-to-one basis or at times in small groups during focused activities
- Encouraging language development through play, songs, and conversation
- Observing and recording progress, feeding this back to the class teacher
- Supporting personal care needs with kindness and dignity
- Helping to create stimulating, well-organised learning spaces
- Building strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and staff
- Promoting good behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and a sense of belonging
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Skills And Experience We Would Like To See
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is advantageous but not essential
- Experience supporting within a school setting
- Familiarity with phonics programmes such as Read Write Inc
- Understanding of child development and how children learn
- A flexible, proactive approach and a genuine passion for primary education
- UK right to work, as this role is not eligible for sponsorship.
This role is initially on a fixed term contract until August 2027, with the possibility to extend.
About The School
Part of Lift Schools, Utterby is a small rural school, where you will find a warm friendly welcome from all. We are federated with Lift North Thoresby and together we aim to offer our pupils rich and exciting learning opportunities that help them to achieve and develop, and inspire them to do their very best. We want our children to leave us as confident and respectful young people, equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their lives ahead. We aim to provide children the benefit of a creative approach to learning, acquiring the key attributes of independence and resilience; in a school at the heart of the community, maintaining the traditions and values of the local area, whilst allowing pupils the opportunity to be forward thinking and globally aware.
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Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary, and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
How We Support You
We want you to feel supported, valued, and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work.
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