NJC 3-6 £24,027 - £25,183 (FTE), £12,512 - £13,114 (actual salary based upon 22.5 hours per week) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Contract: Part Time, Permanent

Start date: September 2025

Are you passionate about education and looking for a fulfilling career?

We're looking for a dedicated teaching assistant to join our supportive team at Ryde Academy, on the Isle of Wight, for a September 2025 start date.

Due to our continued growth and popularity, we are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our SEN Department and play a vital role in supporting the young people in our academy, making a positive impact on their lives.

Working with young people from Year 7 to 11, you will build positive relationships with students, providing support where they need it. The role is varied and will require you to:

• Provide efficient and high quality support to all students.
• Promote the inclusion of all students.
• Work in liaison with the class teacher to support students and target identified learning needs.
• Provide practical support in the classroom to students who have recognised learning needs, supporting them to achieve their potential.
• Work with subject teachers to ensure lesson materials are used effectively in order for students to make the expected progress towards their target levels.
• The successful applicant will have good literacy and numeracy skills and will have the ability to relate well to both children and adults.

Ryde Academy

Ryde Academy, based on the Isle of Wight, is an 11 to 18 years Secondary Academy and is sponsored by Lift Schools. The school is set in spacious grounds and had a completely new state of the art building in 2017. All staff have access to a free on site gym with a range of fantastic equipment.

Known as the "Garden Isle" because of its beautiful landscape, unspoilt beaches, rugged coastline and beautiful countryside; the Isle of Wight is a perfect place to raise a family.

Judged as 'Good' by Ofsted in November 2022, Ryde Academy is a school that pupils feel proud to attend, with a calm and orderly environment. Staff are also proud to work at the school and recognise that leaders are considerate of their workload.

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.

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

The role is due to commence from September 2025. This is a permanent position.

Closing date: 26 June 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.