Job Description

Teaching Assistant

Lift Hockley

Chevening Gardens, Hockley, SS5 4UR

United Kingdom

15,569.74 - 16,318.84 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Part Time, Fixed term until August 2026

28 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

September 2025 Start

Are you a passionate and collaborative individual looking to make a difference?


We are looking for a dedicated and adaptable Learning Support Assistant to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide high quality support, targeted interventions, and personal care to pupils with a range of additional and complex learning needs, helping to create a safe, inclusive and engaging environment where every child can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.


If you're ready to make a real impact and be part of a supportive school community, we would love to hear from you.

At Lift Hockley

Following our Ofsted inspection in September 2021, we are an Outstanding School. We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our friendly and supportive team, "all staff support each other and truly work as a cohesive team".


Please visit our school or have an informal discussion about this incredible role. You can also email Helen Read at hread@hockleyprimary.org or contact us by phone at 01702 202394.

Closing date : 14th September 2025

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.

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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