Teaching assistant

Job title: Teaching Assistant Hours: Part time, 27.5 hours per week KS1/ Part time, 32.5 hours per week nursery Location: Lift Hazelwood, Stokesay Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8DR Salary: SCP 3 FTE £24,796 to SCP 7 FTE £26,403 well-being cash plan pension scheme additional Lift Schools benefits Contract type: Permanent Start date: September 2026 Your new school Lift Hazelwood is part of Lift Schools, a MAT of 58 schools which allows you access to the best training programmes available as well as more internal opportunities. Lift Hazelwood is a one-form entry primary school with an attached nursery, situated in West Swindon, located just off J16 of the M4. There are currently just over 200 pupils on roll and pupils benefit from a modern, purpose built school building with extensive grounds. Your new role This is an exciting teaching assistant role working in either our KS1 or Nursery classrooms working with a brilliant teacher who has progressed from within the school. You will work in partnership with teachers to improve the learning and attainment of students while also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. The role provides support to children so that they can access the curriculum, participate in learning and experience a sense of achievement. This role is vital in supporting our students and helping them achieve their potential. For ambitious applicants, future career progression is possible through our Level 3 and Level 5 Teaching Assistant apprenticeships and Lift Schools's Initial Teacher Training programme. What you'll need to succeed You will have a L2 or L3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship or equivalent or willingness to work towards this qualification with an understanding of a range of pupil's learning needs. You will have patience in interactions with a variety of students and situations, with a calm demeanour and have empathy to understand the needs and challenges of students and be able to relate to them on a personal level. You will also be somebody who can engage and enthuse students to want to learn. We will review applications and interview ASAP so please apply or make contact ASAP. Lift Schools is made up of 59 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 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 At Lift Schools, we believe talent drives performance. We offer you: Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and 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. Please don't wait until the role closes; we will be looking at applications as they come in and arranging interviews ASAP. 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.