Posted: 06/02/2025 - Application Deadline: 03/03/2025
Permanent, Full Time or Part Time
20 hours per week (10am - 2pm Flexible shifts available), 39 weeks per year
Immediate Start
Make learning an adventure: Be a specialist Teaching Assistant at Columbus!
Do you have a passion for helping children reach their full potential?
Columbus School and College is searching for enthusiastic and dedicated Specialist Teaching Assistants to join our vibrant team. We're a special school where children and young people aged 3-19 with severe and profound learning difficulties embark on incredible learning journeys.
As a Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will:
* Support daily learning, care, and development of children.
* Help children feel excited about coming to school, motivated to learn, and proud of their achievements.
* Tailor learning activities to each child's unique needs and interests.
* Provide one-on-one support, fostering a safe and nurturing environment.
* Collaborate with teachers and specialists to ensure every child receives the best possible education and care.
We offer:
* Flexible working options.
* Staff parking.
* Exceptional professional development opportunities.
* A supportive and collaborative community.
* The chance to make a real difference in the lives of exceptional children.
Ready to join the adventure?
To arrange a visit or tour, please contact Brooke Carr, our School Operations Manager on bcarr@columbusschoolandcollege.org.
Don't wait! Applications close on 2nd March 2025.
Interviews will take place as we receive applications.
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.
We offer you:
* Comprehensive training: All new Teaching Assistants working 20 hours or more per week on a permanent contract will be automatically enrolled on a Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support.
* 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.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. 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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