Teaching Assistant

Sir Herbert Leon Academy; Tendring; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant school within a supportive network is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to join their nursery team. This role focuses on providing inclusive learning experiences and emotional support to our youngest children. Candidates should be passionate about promoting a nurturing environment and be ready to assist in high-quality learning activities. The position offers a competitive salary and valuable benefits, including healthcare and training opportunities.

Benefits

Well-being cash plan

Pension scheme (LGPS)

Lifestyle perks such as gym memberships

Qualifications

• Ability to support personal, social, and emotional development of children.
• Experience working with children, preferably in a nursery setting.
• Skill in planning and preparing engaging learning resources.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the class teacher for lesson delivery.
• Provide targeted support for children with additional needs.
• Promote an inclusive environment where every child feels valued.

Skills

Inclusive teaching

Emotional support

Engagement strategies

Job description

Lift Hamford

Elm Tree Avenue, Walton on the Naze, Essex, CO14 8TE, United Kingdom

Part Time, Fixed term until August 2026

12 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Immediate Start

£6,886.31 - £7,104.88 + well‑being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

As a Teaching Assistant in our nursery, you will:

• Work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences across the curriculum.
• Support the personal, social and emotional development of our youngest children, helping them feel safe, happy and ready to learn.
• Assist with the planning and preparation of high quality learning activities and resources.
• Provide targeted support for individual children, including those with additional needs, ensuring every child can thrive.
• Promote a warm, caring and inclusive environment where every child feels valued.

Lift Hamford is a vibrant school within the Lift Schools network, rated Good in November 2022, and proudly serves our coastal community. We are committed to ensuring every child is given the very best opportunities to achieve strong outcomes, with high‑quality learning at the heart of everything we do. In January 2026, we proudly opened a brand new nursery class for two, three and four year‑olds, further strengthening our early years provision. The nursery provides a nurturing, stimulating environment that supports children’s development from the very start of their learning journey and reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional early education and care for local families.

Come and visit us!

We would love to show you around and talk about this exciting opportunity. For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Sarah Hitches, School Operations Manager, at [e-mail] or call us on 01255 673415.

Closing date: 1st February 2026

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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• Job Description
• Brochure
• Safer Recruitment Statement