Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)Lift Unity City
Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS3 8RE
United Kingdom Salary: NJC 12-19 £28,598 - £32,061 (FTE) £21,179 - £23,743 (Actual Salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 32 per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time + inset days)
Contract: Fixed term (Maternity Cover)
Start date: April 2026
Looking to make a difference every day? At Lift Unity City, we believe every young person deserves to feel valued, supported and able to succeed. We are looking for a passionate and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team and support students within our Base provision.
In this role, you will work alongside teachers to help create a nurturing, inclusive learning environment where students feel safe, understood and empowered to achieve their potential. Our Base provision supports students who may experience additional challenges in school, and your role will be central in helping them access learning, build confidence and develop the skills they need to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.
You will help break down barriers to learning, adapt support to meet individual needs, and celebrate every step of progress. Through encouragement, patience and understanding, you will help students develop independence, resilience and a strong sense of belonging within the school community.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who believes in the power of inclusive education and wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
We are looking for someone who will: - Work in partnership with teachers to adapt learning so it is accessible and engaging for all students.
- Provide consistent, compassionate support to students who may sometimes find school life challenging.
- Build positive relationships that promote confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing.
- Champion inclusion and help every student feel valued and able to participate fully in school life.
- Bring resilience, flexibility and a positive outlook to a role where every day makes a difference.
If you are motivated by seeing students grow in confidence, overcome challenges and experience success, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for someone has: - Experience of working with young people
- Training in/ or willing to complete Teaching Assistant training (level 3)
- Has a minimum of GCSE C /4 or level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.
About our school: Lift Unity City is a thriving and diverse school in Middlesbrough, known for its sharp focus on student success. Awarded a 'Good' rating by Ofsted, we are proud of our supportive community and collaborative culture. Our school vision is simple, yet powerful- 'everyone has a determination to succeed, a love of learning, pride in their school and a strength of character.' Alongside excellent leadership and teaching, we will help children to go on to lead successful and happy lives.
Here, you'll be part of a passionate team committed to making a real difference, with the opportunity to contribute to an exciting school improvement journey and see your impact firsthand. With a clear vision and strong community behind us, Lift Unity City is a place where success is the expectation.
At Lift Unity City, we whole-heartedly believe all young people deserve a well-rounded, culturally rich education that fully prepares them to be confident in their ability to prosper in tomorrow's world. To be a part of their life changing journey is a privilege and a pleasure.
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.