Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Newington Academy, Hull, HU3 5DD

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2025

• Closing date

  6 October 2025 at 12:37pm

• Date listed

  22 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19242 - £19859 per annum

Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover) job summary

Salary: NJC 5-7 £19,242 - £19,859 (Actual salary) £25,583 - £26,463 (FTE) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time +5) Contract: Fixed term (Maternity cover) Start date: November 2025 Are you passionate about working with young people and looking for a fulfilling career? We're looking for a warm and dedicated teaching assistant to join our supportive team at Lift Newington in Hull. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll be working in close partnership with teachers to support high-quality teaching and learning, helping our students build confidence, independence and a sense of achievement. You'll provide tailored support to individual pupils and small groups, and contribute to a calm, purposeful learning environment where every young person feels safe, seen and supported. This role will predominantly be based in KS1 however flexibility to work across all levels of the school is required at times. You're someone who has: * Motivation and enthusiasm to support children within school. * Understanding of pupil's learning needs in order to support their access to lesson content. * The skills to help students to develop independent learning skills. * A warm and approachable manner, can be playful and instil boundaries. * Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (min requirement) level 3 desirable. About the school: At Lift Newington, we are an aspirational community where staff and pupils are encouraged to achieve their very best. We are committed to ensuring that every individual is cared for, supported, and able to thrive. We are proud to make a positive difference every day, both within our school and across the wider community. As a member of our team, you'll be joining a supportive and forward-thinking environment where professional growth is valued, collaboration is celebrated, and your contributions are recognised. Lift Newington is a place where people want to work, because together we are shaping futures and building excellence. If you would like to visit us, please contact us. 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 57 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. Closing date: 2nd Oct 2025 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.

About Newington Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 411 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Newington Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/newington-academy

Lift Newington is an exciting, caring and fun place to be. We are extremely proud of our Victorian building that has now reached the grand old age of 143! Our numbers have grown dramatically in recent years and we now have 390 pupils on roll, ranging from 3 to 11 years. We are a two form intake, with a brand new modular building enabling us to increase our PAN to 60. We offer a huge range of curriculum enhancements and educational visits, extra curricular clubs and outdoor learning in our bespoke outdoor classroom within our ‘Newington Gardens’ outdoor area.

The area around the School is currently being regenerated so it is rapidly changing - we are very excited about these changes! Lift Newington is a thriving school full of life and fantastic experiences that gives the School its unique atmosphere and place in the community.

We believe that each and every child should be inspired to find their remarkable. All learners experience an exceptional curriculum offer with excellent teaching and learning at its core. We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our children and wider community and believe that our school is a truly exceptional place to learn.

We have immense pride in our school. Our pupils, parents and staff make it a very special place where creativity and excellence is celebrated and shared.

We have a passionate and enthusiastic staff team with a depth of expertise and knowledge. We offer an extensive range of CPD opportunities to ensure that our staff are continually developed and able to flourish and progress.

Visits are strongly encouraged. Please contact the School office on 01482 305630.

Please visit our website www.liftnewington.org

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