Following our most recent Ofsted inspection, we are proud to be an Outstanding school. Lift Hockley is a thriving community where high aspirations and a caring, family ethos sit at the heart of everything we do. Our vision, "Aim High", drives our commitment to strong academic achievement alongside exceptional personal development. "Working happily together, inspiring a desire to learn" underpins our culture and reflects the shared values of pupils and staff. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to support pupils through targeted speech and language interventions. Working closely with the class teacher and SENDCo, you will deliver small group and individual support to pupils with communication needs, helping them develop confidence, language skills and independence in their learning. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to play a key role in supporting pupils with communication and language development. What we are looking for: Experience working with children or young people An interest in supporting speech, language and communication development The ability to deliver small group and targeted interventions Strong communication and teamwork skills A positive, patient and organised approach Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils Visits and informal discussions are warmly welcomed. Please contact Helen Read at 01702 202394. Closing date : 10th April 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 58 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. 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.