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  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    30 June 2026 at 9:31am

  • Date listed

    23 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£23777 - £25564 per annum

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant

Lift Noel Park

Gladstone Avenue, London, N22 6LH
United Kingdom

Salary: NJC 10 £23,777 - £25,564 (pro rata salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Fixed Term (July 2027)

Start date: September 2026

Are you looking for a fulfilling career?

We're looking for a dedicated teaching assistant to join our supportive team at Lift Noel Park.

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:

* 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.

To support the best outcomes for our students, we require a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).

Lift Noel Park
Lift Noel Park Primary is based in North London, opened on 1st September 2012 and is part of Lift Schools.Our Academy has 600 children aged between 3 and 11. We are situated in the heart of vibrant Wood Green, 2 minutes from the underground station and within easy reach of Crouch End, Hornsey and Highgate.

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:

* 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.

The role is due to commence September 2026. This is a full time, fixed term position.

Closing date: 3 July 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.

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.

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About Lift Noel Park

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
621 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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Lift Noel Park is a vibrant, inclusive primary school serving the diverse community of Wood Green, London. With over 550 pupils from Nursery to Year 6 and more than 50 languages spoken, we celebrate our rich multicultural identity and are committed to helping every child thrive, whatever their background or ability.

Our pupils are happy and motivated, supported by a caring, dedicated staff team. Behaviour is exemplary, and our school has been recognised by the Department for Education for making considerable progress. Parents show overwhelming confidence in the school, and staff enjoy being part of a collaborative and respectful community.

We offer a stimulating curriculum that prepares children academically, socially and emotionally for future success. Through high-quality learning experiences and a safe, nurturing environment, we empower our pupils to become confident, respectful individuals ready to make a positive contribution to society.

Award-Winning Inclusion:
We are proud to be a Centre of Excellence for Inclusion, recognised in 2019.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 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.

Our mission:

We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.

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