Teaching Assistant
Lift Bexleyheath
Woolwich Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7DA
United Kingdom
Salary: NJC6 £29,856 (actual), £25,247 (pro rata salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Start date: As soon as possible
Are you looking for a fulfilling career?
We’re looking for a dedicated teaching assistant to join our supportive team at Lift Bexleyheath.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work in partnership with teachers to support students' learning, attainment, and personal development. You will play a key role in promoting students' independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion, helping them to access the curriculum, engage fully in learning, and experience success in the classroom.
This is a highly rewarding role that has a direct impact on students' educational journeys and outcomes. As a valued member of our team, you will provide tailored support that enables every student to reach their full potential.
You’re someone who’ll be able to:
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Support and adapt learning for pupils in any phase.
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Be robust, resilient and take pride in helping students who can sometimes find school life challenging.
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Be flexible, positive and compassionate.
To support the best outcomes for our students, we require a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
About Lift Bexleyheath
The school is located in Bexleyheath, just 30 minutes from central London by train, and offers an excellent environment to both live and work. With a brand-new sixth form centre and investment in teaching spaces, it’s an exciting time to join our team.
We’re proud to say that Lift Bexleyheath is on a journey of sustained improvement and innovation. You’ll be joining a school with strong leadership and a shared determination to achieve the very best for every student.
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 59 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:
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Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
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Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
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Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
The role is due to commence as soon as possible. This is a full time, permanent position.
Closing date: 22 June 2026
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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Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please click here to view the website for further details.
