Overview
Posted on: 11/09/2025 – Application Deadline: 26/09/2025
Lift St Helen's
St Helen's Way
Barnsley, S71 2PS
United Kingdom
Hours: 30 hours per week - 38 weeks per year
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: October / November 2025
About the role
Are you ready to make a positive difference in a warm, inclusive primary school setting? At Lift StHelen’s, we’re seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children across all year groups. Join us and play a vital role in helping every child access the curriculum, grow in confidence, and achieve their full potential.
Responsibilities
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work alongside teachers to provide targeted support—both one-to-one and in small groups—across all ages, being flexible to support Early Years through to Year 6. You’ll assist with lesson delivery, support positive behaviours, prepare resources, and ensure our classroom environments are stimulating, safe, and inclusive. You’ll also have opportunities to support trips and out-of-school activities.
Skills and experience
* Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or currently working towards it)
* Experience supporting children in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
* Knowledge of strategies to support pupils with SEND
* Familiarity with phonics programmes such as Read Write Inc
* Understanding of child development and how children learn
* Confidence using digital tools to support learning and communication
* A flexible, proactive approach and a genuine passion for primary education
* UK right to work, as this role is not eligible for sponsorship.
Qualifications and additional requirements
We value the skills and dedication of our teaching assistants. To support the best outcomes for our students, we require applicants to hold at least a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification; ideally Level 3. If you’re working towards a level 3 qualification, we’ll support your journey through our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Programme, helping you develop the skills and confidence to make an even greater impact.
About Lift St Helen’s
Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2024, Lift StHelen’s provides high-quality education from ages 3 to 11, with approximately 207 pupils on roll. We’re proud of our inclusive ethos, nurturing strong relationships with children and families to help each pupil thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Application timeline
Closing date: 25th September
Interview dates: 2nd October
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.
What we offer
* 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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. 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 with a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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