Lift Schools
Teaching Assistant
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Lift Shafton
High Street
Barnsley, S72 8QA
United Kingdom
Salary: NJC 2-5 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 32.5
Contract: Permanent
Start date: September 2026
Are you passionate about education and looking for a fulfilling career?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our community focused and supportive team at Lift Shafton.
You’re Someone Who’ll Be Able To
- Improve the learning and attainment of students while also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
- Supervise classroom activities and play.
- Support students so that they can; access the curriculum, participate in learning and experience a sense of achievement.
- Support SEN interventions and strategies.
- Be a compassionate, warm and friendly face to children and parents.
You’re Someone Who Has
- Motivation passion for supporting young people including those with SEN
- Level 2 qualification in Teaching Assisting or equivalent is desirable minimum and willing to complete upto level 3 Teaching Assistant training as part of Lift Schools apprenticeship programme
- Understanding of children's SEN learning needs.
- Phonic understanding is advantageous.
- The skills to help children to develop independent learning skills.
- Ability to deliver individual and small group targeted interventions.
We value the skills and dedication of our teaching assistants. To support the best outcomes for our students, as a TA we require a level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). We’ll invest in your development by enrolling you in our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Programme, helping you gain the behaviours, skills and experience you need to thrive in the role.
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About The School
Lift Shafton is a welcoming and inclusive school community where every child and every member of staff experiences a genuine sense of belonging. We are proud to provide a supportive, nurturing and joyful environment in which our team works collectively to deliver the outstanding education that our families deserve.
Lift Shafton is a truly special place to learn and to work – a professional yet caring community where dedicated and talented staff are valued and enabled to thrive, and where internal development is key to us. Lift Shafton is also a place where all children, regardless of background or ability, are supported to flourish.
If you want to join a forward-thinking team where your contribution makes a visible difference, and be part of a community that is ambitious for every child, then Lift Shafton is the place to grow your career.
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.
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 across each of our 59 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We Offer You
- Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals
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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.
Safeguarding and Recruitment
Lift Schools are 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 which is 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 there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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