Teaching Assistant

Lift Brockworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 4JL

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  14 October 2026 at 10:38am

• Date listed

  16 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £27709 - £29071 per annum

Teaching Assistant job summary

Are you passionate about helping young people learn, grow and reach their potential? Lift Brockworth are looking for a number of Teaching Assistants to join our team and make a real difference every day.

Lift Brockworth is part of Lift Schools, an ambitious MAT made up of 64 schools, allowing you access to the best training and CPD courses, we believe every child deserves an excellent education. We value creativity, passion and individuality, and we know that diverse backgrounds and experiences help us become better. Our team works together to support students with their learning and wellbeing, creating a safe and stimulating environment where everyone can thrive. We offer clear pathways for career growth, including Level 3 and Level 5 Teaching Assistant apprenticeships and teacher training programmes. How would it feel to be part of a workplace that invests in your future?

Your new school
Lift Brockworth is a two form entry primary school on an ambitious journey to make a real difference to the lives of our children. If you join our team at Brockworth, we can offer you large spacious classrooms, fantastic grounds, two halls, chromebooks and iPads for every class, an academy library, excellent resources for the curriculum and our very own technology workshop, which includes a large kitchen. The school is committed to ensure that all children achieve their very best academically but also have access to wide-ranging opportunities that encourage aspiration. We have camping trips, visits to the seaside, curriculum days, outdoor learning and much more.

About the role
You'll work in partnership with teachers to help students access the curriculum, build confidence and experience success. This is a chance to support young people with diverse learning needs, including SEND, while helping them grow as independent learners. Could this be the role where you truly make an impact?

Key responsibilities

• Support students to access lessons and achieve their learning goals
• Work with teachers to plan and assess high-quality learning activities
• Guide individuals and small groups through targeted learning sessions
• Build positive relationships and support wellbeing and behaviour
• Work with teachers, pastoral staff and families to help all students succeed

What you'll need to succeed
You'll have GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4 or above) or be willing to work towards functional skills. We're looking for someone who communicates well, shows empathy and patience, and enjoys working with young people. Basic IT skills are helpful, and a willingness to learn is essential. Do you stay calm under pressure and adapt well to different situations?

What we offer

• A supportive team culture where your ideas and individuality are valued
• Access to our Level 3 Teaching Assistant training programme
• Clear opportunities to progress into further training and teaching roles
• A chance to contribute to a school community that cares about equality and inclusion
• Ongoing learning and development to help you grow professionally

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.

Ready to join us?

We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and relevant pre-employment checks. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Could this be the next step in your career?

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Lift Brockworth

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 386 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lift Brockworth website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brockworth-primary-academy

Lift Brockworth is a growing school which serves the community of Brockworth in Gloucester. At Lift Brockworth we have created a happy, secure and caring environment, a place children will enjoy coming to, where everyone within our school and local community is valued. Children are encouraged to develop independence, a sense of purpose and an enthusiasm for learning. We believe that education is a partnership between home and the academy.

Our Curriculum

The curriculum in the school falls into three phases known as The Foundation Stage which covers a child’s first year in the school in the reception class; Key Stage 1 which covers children in school years one and two and Key Stage 2 which covers the junior years in school, years three to six. More information about our curriculum can be found here.

Our Specialism and Awards

We are a 'Quality lead school' within the Achievement for All charity.

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