Salary: This is currently £13.85 per hour, (£22,881 pro rata). For those with a level 3 qualification: NJC 5-7 £24,422 - £25,128 pro rata salary, £28,521 - £29,346 FTE salary well-being cash plan pension scheme (LGPS) additional Lift Schools benefits. Hours: Full Time Contract: Permanent Start date: May 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 Kingsley 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. We value the skills and dedication of our teaching assistants. To support the best outcomes for our students, we require a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). If you don't yet hold this 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. 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. About Kingsley Academy At Kingsley Academy, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional academic opportunities for every student. Our journey has been marked by significant progress, driven by the unwavering ambition of our Leadership team and staff. Our commitment to academic excellence is evident in our remarkable growth over the past three years. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and supportive school that truly serves our local community. 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 May 2025. This is a full time, permanent position. Closing date: 2nd May 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.