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Teaching Assistant

Part-time, Full-time

1:1 Teaching Assistant
Salary: NJC 7-10 (£26,403 - £27, 694 FTE) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 17.5 - 38.4 weeks per year 
Contract: Fixed term until Aug 2027
Start date: September 2026 
Closing date: 6th July 2026
Interview date:
10th July 2026

Are you passionate about education and looking for a fulfilling career?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant (SEN)  to join our community focused and supportive team at Lift Meadstead Primary, in Barnsley, 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.  
- Supervise classroom activities and play.
- Support and lead on SEN  interventions and 1:1 support.
- Support students so that they can; access the curriculum, participate in learning and experience a sense of achievement. 
- Be a compassionate, warm and friendly face to children and parents.

You’re someone who has:
- Motivation passion for support young people including those with SEN
- Level 2 qualification in Teaching Assisting or equivalent essential
- Understanding of children's SEN learning needs including regulations strategies and trauma informed strategies and interventions
- Phonic understanding.
- The skills to help children to develop independent learning skills.
- Ability to deliver individual and small group targeted interventions.

We value the skills and dedication of our teaching assistants. To support the best outcomes for our students, as a - Level 3 TA we require a level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). If you don’t yet hold this qualification but you do have the relevant experience and hold a level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, don’t worry! We’ll invest in your development by enrolling you in our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Programme, helping you gain the behaviours, skills and experience you need to thrive in the role.

About the school:
Lift Meadstead is a proud and ambitious school serving a diverse community in Barnsley. We’re dedicated to creating an inspiring, inclusive learning environment where children thrive emotionally, socially and academically. We have a strong EYFS and SEND offer and are committed to ensuring every child is ready to flourish across all levels of the school and beyond. Our team is close-knit, committed and passionate about improving lives through education.
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 59 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.

Your career elevated
At Lift Schools we are committed to your professional growth, development, and wellbeing. Enjoy:
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 and travel deals.

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.

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Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please click here to view the website for further details.

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