Apprenticeships Trainer - Teaching Assistant Programmes
Fircroft Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0SD
United Kingdom Salary: £33,900 - £37,260 + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Fixed term - until February 2028
Closing date: 10th December
Interview dates: 16th - 18th December
Start date: February 2026
Location: Remote - with occasional travel as required - to cover the North region (Midlands, North East, North West and East Yorkshire)
Join Our Team as an Apprenticeship Trainer (Teaching Assistant Level 3 and Level 5) Lift Schools Apprenticeships is a fast-growing, high-quality training provider dedicated exclusively to supporting schools and Multi-Academy Trusts across the UK. Rooted in our ethos "By MATs, for MATs," we design industry-leading Level 2-5 apprenticeship programmes shaped by the real expertise of over 57 schools and more than 20 national partners.
We're looking for a passionate and skilled Trainer to deliver our Teaching Assistant Level 3 and Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 (SEND) programmes, with opportunities to contribute to Early Years, Business Admin, Operations Manager, Digital and Coaching pathways depending on your experience.
In this role, you'll guide apprentices through their full learning journey; planning and delivering high-quality training, conducting regular reviews, supporting progress through our e-portfolio system, and preparing learners for successful End Point Assessment. You'll work closely with employers, contribute to programme development, and play an active role in maintaining our outstanding training standards.
Please note that although his role is predominantly remote; travel will be required on occasion to sites across our region and head office, the head office is in 1 Ed City Walk, London
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.
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.