Lift Schools
Teaching Assistant
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Lift Plumberow
Hamilton Gardens
Hockley, Essex, SS5 5BX
United Kingdom
£8,336.29 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Permanent, Part Time
14 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
September 2026 Start
We are seeking to appoint a caring, patient and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team. Working alongside teachers, you will support pupils to access the curriculum, participate fully in learning and experience success in the classroom. You will help improve pupils' learning and attainment while promoting their independence, confidence, self-esteem and social inclusion. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping every child achieve their full potential.
About Lift Plumberow
Lift Plumberow is a vibrant and high achieving three form entry primary school in the heart of Hockley, educating around 650 pupils from Reception to Year 6. We are committed to giving every child the best possible start through engaging teaching and a broad, balanced curriculum that promotes curiosity and active learning.
Our Early Years and Key Stage 1 provision lays strong foundations, and throughout the school we offer a wide range of experiences that bring learning to life. We have a strong track record of academic success, with outcomes consistently above national averages, and are well known for our sporting achievements, including swimming lessons built into the curriculum.
We are a warm, inclusive and community focused school where positive relationships are at the centre of everything we do. Our dedicated staff team works closely with families to ensure every child feels supported, valued and able to thrive.
About The Role
The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and external professionals to support the child's communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and engagement in learning. The role will involve implementing personalised strategies and interventions to help the pupil access learning and achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide consistent 1:1 support.
- Support the development of communication and language skills using appropriate strategies and resources.
- Foster positive relationships and encourage social interaction with peers.
- Assist with the implementation of individual learning and support plans.
- Promote independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively with staff, parents and external agencies.
We Are Looking For Someone Who
- Has experience of working with children with ASD and/or speech, language and communication needs or who is keen to develop this experience.
- Demonstrates patience, empathy and a child-centred approach.
- Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Is committed to inclusion and supporting every child to succeed.
- Holds a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable).
We can offer a welcoming and supportive school community, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a significant difference to a child's educational journey.
We warmly welcome visits to our school or informal discussions about the role. To arrange a visit or speak to a member of the team, please contact Elizabeth Broderick at ebroderick@liftplumberow.org or call 01702 203741.
Closing date : 19th July 2026
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.
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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, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
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 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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