Teaching Assistant / Learning and Therapeutic Partner (LTP)
Lift Crescent View, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 5QH28 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
23 October 2026 at 9:29am
Date listed
25 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £13886 - £14801 per annum
Teaching Assistant / Learning and Therapeutic Partner (LTP) job summary
Could you be the person who helps young minds discover their potential? At Lift Schools, we work together to ensure every child receives an excellent education, in every classroom, every day. We're looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our team, working 22hrs a week, to make a real difference in the lives of our students.
Your new school
Lift Crescent View is a specialist provision for children with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs. The school is led by a dedicated and experienced Principal, Liz Oakey, who has been with the school for 4 years. She has established a strong, supportive and welcoming team who together achieved a Good Ofsted where it was recognised that ''staff know the pupils well. They use this knowledge to raise pupils' self-esteem and ensure they are ready to learn''.
We teach children across KS1 and KS2 in small classes of 8-10 children, with an ambitious curriculum and increased opportunities for SEMH and personal development. We have high expectations for our pupils and all our staff work alongside the children, families and other professionals to ensure their needs are met. If you are passionate about children with SEMH needs receiving an excellent education in every classroom every day, we would love for you to apply.
About the role
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers to create an environment where all students can thrive. You'll help students access lessons, support their individual needs, and contribute to their social and emotional wellbeing. If you work 20 hours or more per week and don't already hold a Level 3 qualification, we'll support you to complete your Level 3 Teaching Assistant Training with us. For those who want to progress further, we also offer Level 5 apprenticeships and Initial Teacher Training opportunities.
Key responsibilities
- Support students with their learning needs, including SEND, so they can access lesson content and achieve their goals
- Help students build independent learning skills and confidence in managing their own progress
- Work alongside teachers to plan, assess and guide high quality lessons
- Guide small group or individual interventions to help students achieve together
- Build trusted relationships with students and support positive behaviour across the school
- Work with teaching staff, pastoral teams, parents and carers to support every student's learning journey
We are looking for someone who
You don't need years of experience to apply. What matters most is your willingness to learn and your commitment to supporting young people. We're looking for someone with good communication skills and a reflective approach to their work. You'll be resilient, patient and empathetic, with a calm presence in the classroom.
You'll need GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English, or a willingness to work towards functional skills qualifications. Experience working in a school or with young people would be helpful, but it's not essential. Basic IT skills and a willingness to develop your knowledge of child development are important. Can you see yourself growing and learning in this role?
What we offer
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant Training for those working 20 hours or more per week
- Clear pathways for career progression, including Level 5 qualifications and teacher training
- A supportive team culture where feedback and development are valued
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in students' lives every day
- A workplace that values diversity, inclusion and the unique contributions of every team member
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives - and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
How we support you
At Lift Schools, we believe talent drives performance. We offer you:
- Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and 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 and travel deals.
Are you ready to be part of a team that truly values learning and growth? We'd love to hear from you. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and right to work in the UK. Do you want to help shape the future of young people?
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Lift Crescent View
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Size
- 60 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Lift Crescent View website
Lift Crescent View has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere where the individual nature of every child is recognised and valued. All the children, parents, staff and governors are committed to working together to ensure that every child receives the support that they require.
The curriculum is designed to support children in becoming confident and independent learners in a rapidly changing world. We want children to be excited about coming to school and love learning. We want them to be motivated, tuned in and challenged. Most of all, we want children to know that success is in each and every one of them and comes as a result of their own effort. We want to bring it out. We want to give them the belief that they can improve and learn, and to be proud of their many achievements.
Our school is vibrant and dynamic. We place a strong emphasis on challenging and supporting every pupil to aspire to, and achieve, success in all areas of the curriculum. Inside and outside the classrooms our talented and committed team concentrates on what the children are doing and provides experiences and support to help youngsters to learn. Lessons are active, children work with each other and pupil responsibility for learning is encouraged at all times.
Our Curriculum
At Lift Crescent View we teach a curriculum that is similar to other schools because we believe that our pupils have the right to the same school experience as any other primary aged child. The key difference in our curriculum delivery is that it is delivered in very small classes with high levels of staffing.
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