Teaching Assistant
Park Avenue
East Sheen, London, SW14 8RG
United Kingdom
Salary: NJC 7 -11 £29346 - £31074 (actual), £14943 - £15823 (pro rata salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 22 hours, 39 weeks
Contract: Part Time, Permanent
Start date: February 2025
Are you passionate about education and looking for a fulfilling career?
We’re looking for a dedicated teaching assistant to join our supportive team at Richmond Park Academy.
You’re someone who’ll be able to:
- Support and adapt learning for pupils in any phase.
- Be robust, resilient and take pride in helping students who can sometimes find school life challenging.
- Be flexible, positive and compassionate.
Looking to make a difference every day?
Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring our students receive the education they deserve. You'll provide invaluable support to delivering an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
You’re someone who has:
- Motivation and enthusiasm
- Understanding of pupil’s learning needs, including specific SEND needs, in order to support their access to lesson content.
- The skills to help students to develop independent learning skills.
- Ability to deliver individual and small group targeted interventions.
- A level 2 qualification in a relevant subject is essential, level 3 is advantageous.
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.
About Richmond Park Academy
Richmond Park Academy, is situated in East Sheen, close to Richmond Park. Richmond, Kingston and the West End are all between 15 and 30 minutes journey from the school and our proximity to central London means that students can benefit enormously from the vast range of social, cultural, sporting and academic opportunities that we are able to access.
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.
Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can’t wait to hear from you.
The role is due to commence February 2025. This is a part time, permanent position.
Closing date: 13th January 2025
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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