Employer: Lift Beacon
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £30,225 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 22 June 2026 at 11:06am

Role Overview

Lift Beacon High is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join its new Autism Resource Provision (ARP).

This provision supports students with Autism and associated social communication needs, helping them access learning, build confidence, and achieve success both within the ARP and across the wider school community.

Working alongside experienced teachers and HLTAs, the Teaching Assistant will support the delivery of a bespoke curriculum, lead small-group interventions, and help students successfully integrate into mainstream lessons.

The role plays a vital part in promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for students.

What Lift Beacon Is Looking For

Lift Beacon is looking for a Teaching Assistant who brings:

• A passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Patience, empathy, and resilience
• A collaborative approach and commitment to inclusive education

About Lift Beacon

Lift Beacon is a large primary school on the edge of Loughborough with an MLD Special Provision and Nursery.

It is a child-centred school where children are at the heart of everything. The school works closely as a team to improve life chances for children from across Loughborough, including Shelthorpe Estate. Many pupils have EHCPs, and over half are eligible for free school meals, creating a diverse and supportive learning environment.

Lift Beacon is part of the Lift Schools network, giving access to national research, shared resources, and professional development opportunities.

The school also collaborates with local schools through the Loughborough Learning Alliance (LLA), supporting staff development and shared best practice.

School Environment

Lift Beacon:

• Educates children aged 2–11
• Has a 40-place Moderate Learning Difficulty (MLD) resource provision
• Includes a 6 FTE Severe Learning Difficulty (SLD) provision
• Offers an 80-place full-time equivalent Nursery
• Has extensive outdoor learning space
• Provides clubs and community activities, including family learning programmes
• Benefits from strong transport links and proximity to Loughborough University

Lift Schools Network

Lift Schools is a diverse and inclusive network of schools with a mission to provide excellent education to every child in every classroom, every day.

Lift Beacon benefits from:

• Access to tailored CPD and professional development
• Opportunities to work across the wider school group
• Supportive leadership and career development pathways

Training and Benefits

Lift Schools offers:

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Generous benefits including pension, healthcare, and financial support
• Lifestyle perks such as discounted gym memberships and travel deals

Safeguarding and Recruitment

Lift Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All recruitment follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including online checks for shortlisted candidates.

All offers are subject to:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Reference checks
• Prohibition from teaching checks where applicable

Lift Schools promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. Flexible working, job share, and part-time arrangements may be considered. A guaranteed interview scheme is available for disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria.

Additional Information

• Role starts September 2026 (fixed-term position)
• Enhanced DBS check required
• Must be eligible to work in the UK
• Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Vacancy may close early if high volume of applications is received

How to Apply

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