Overview
Teaching Assistant – Lift New Rickstones
Address: Conrad Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2SD, United Kingdom
Contract: Part Time, Fixed term
Hours: 30.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Start date: November 2025
Lift New Rickstones is graded ‘Good’ (November 2023) and has a state of the art building offering facilities for students and staff. The academy has seen a large increase in student numbers and remains oversubscribed. Development is a priority with an extensive CPD programme for staff.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our growing SEND department, providing tailored 1:1 support in class and individualised interventions to help the student access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their goals.
The SEND department has grown significantly and is well positioned to deliver high quality support for our students. It is an exciting time to join as we continue to develop our team, resources and student opportunities.
What we offer
We value the skills and dedication of our teaching assistants. To support the best outcomes for our students, we require a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). If you do not yet hold this qualification, we will invest in your development by enrolling you in our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Programme to help you gain the behaviours, skills and experience needed to thrive in the role.
How to apply: If this advert, our website, and the job description sound of interest, please contact Zoe Cruci, SENDCO for an informal discussion at zcruci@newrickstonesacademy.org
Who is Lift Schools?
We are a diverse and inclusive network of 57 schools with a mission to provide an excellent education to every child. We expect our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by strong leadership. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils.
We offer you
* Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of development opportunities.
* Generous benefits: Pension, healthcare, and financial support.
* Lifestyle perks: Discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and electric vehicle incentives.
Closing date: 8th October 2025
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 applying. Lift Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and requires online checks for shortlisted candidates. Offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.
Equality and recruitment: 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 with a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria. Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn. Further details can be found on our careers page.
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