Teaching Assistant

Salary: NJC 3-4 £16,665 - £16,941 actual salary (FTE (£22,737 - £23,114) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: 32.5 Contract: Fixed Term (Maternity) until 31st Aug 2025 Start date: Nov 2024 Are you passionate about education and looking for a fulfilling career? We're looking for a dedicated teaching assistant to join our supportive team at Feversham Primary Academy, in Bradford, on a fixed term basis. 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. Support students so that they can; access the curriculum, participate in learning and experience a sense of achievement. Be flexible to work across all phases of the school including early years.You're someone who has: Motivation and enthusiasm Understanding of pupil's learning needs, including specific SEND needs, in order to support their access to lesson content. The skills to help students to develop independent learning skills. Ability to deliver individual and small group targeted interventions.About the school: Feversham Primary Academy is a very special learning environment that provides a happy, caring community where everyone is encouraged and supported to achieve their goals. Our children are keen to learn, are well behaved and want to achieve their best. We are popular locally in our BD3 community and we are within commutable distance of Wakefield, Leeds and Keighley and close to the M1 and M62 motorways. 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 57 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, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.The role is due to commence November 2024. This is a fixed term position. Closing date: 10th November 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