Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Lift Four Dwellings Primary

Quinton Road West, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 1PJ
United Kingdom

Salary: NJC 9 - 22 £27,254.00 - £33,699.00, Actual Salary: £11,038.04 - £13,648.31 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 17.5 hours per week (8.30am - 12.00pm) 39 weeks per year

Contract: Fixed Term until August 2027

Start date: September 2026

Lift Four Dwellings Primary, part of Lift Schools, is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our committed and supportive team.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work in partnership with teachers to support pupils’ learning, helping them to access the curriculum, develop independence and achieve their full potential.

You will play a vital role in supporting pupils academically, socially and emotionally, ensuring they feel confident, included and able to succeed. This includes delivering targeted interventions, supporting individuals and small groups, and contributing to a positive and engaging learning environment.

This role is vital in supporting our pupils and contributes to Lift Schools’ mission that every child receives an excellent education in every classroom, every day.

About Our School

Lift Four Dwellings Primary is a welcoming and ambitious school based in a modern building in Quinton, Birmingham.
The school is led by Head of School, Jaime Bryan, whose passionate and ambitious leadership is driving continued improvement across the school. She is committed to creating a culture where both pupils and staff can thrive.
Working alongside Regional Executive Principal, Mrs Michelle Court, the school has seen significant progress in recent years, achieving its first ‘Good’ Ofsted rating in 2023 and now striving towards Outstanding.

At Lift Four Dwellings Primary, we believe that every child deserves to feel safe, valued and supported to succeed. Our staff are committed to working in partnership with families and the wider community to ensure all pupils achieve their full potential.

We are also entering an exciting new phase of development, with the introduction of a new nursery provision for two-year-olds, alongside our existing 3–4-year-old nursery, opening in September 2026. This will further strengthen our early years offer and provide staff with opportunities to be part of a growing provision.

We are a collaborative and supportive team, driven by our values of being big-hearted, unusually brave, discovering what’s possible and pushing the limits. This is an exciting time to join a school that is continuing to grow and improve.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Support pupils’ learning in the classroom and help them access lesson content
• Deliver targeted interventions and support individuals or small groups of pupils
• Help pupils develop independence and confidence in their learning
• Support pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development
• Work closely with teachers to support planning, assessment and feedback
• Prepare learning resources and support the creation of a stimulating learning environment
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Support pupils on trips and during wider school activities

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent
• Has experience working with children or young people (desirable)
• Has a basic understanding of child development and learning (or willingness to learn)
• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Shows patience, empathy and resilience when working with pupils
• Works collaboratively as part of a team and is committed to supporting all pupils to succeed
• Development Opportunities

For ambitious candidates, there are excellent progression opportunities, including:

• Level 3 and Level 5 Teaching Assistant apprenticeships
• Lift Schools’ Initial Teacher Training programme

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 and travel deals

Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can’t wait to hear from you.

Closing date: 18th May 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.

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Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please click here to view the website for further details.

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