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This is a fantastic opportunity to join Lift Beacon as a Teaching Assistant working within our Nursery provision, supporting our youngest children at an important stage in their learning and development.
We are looking for someone who understands the importance of those crucial early years and can create a nurturing, engaging and supportive environment where children feel safe, confident and excited to learn.
This would be a particularly exciting opportunity for someone with experience in a nursery or early years environment, including candidates currently working in a private or voluntary nursery who are looking to bring their experience into a school setting.
Your new school
Lift Beacon is a thriving primary school in Loughborough with a specialist resource base supporting 36 pupils with communication and language needs. The school is part of Lift Schools, a national trust comprising 62 schools that offer excellent development opportunities and career pathways.
Recently inspected by Ofsted the school received four strong judgments and three expected judgements highlighting the strength of provision, high standards and school culture. As an IQM Centre of Excellence, inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to ensuring every child feels supported, valued and able to succeed.
Led by Principal Ben Kilgannon, the school has a strong sense of community and a collaborative culture where staff are genuinely valued. With high expectations, a rich curriculum and a focus on personal development, Lift Beacon is a place where both pupils and staff can flourish.
Your new role
As a Teaching Assistant within our Nursery provision, you will work closely with teachers and other early years colleagues to support children's learning, development and wellbeing.
You will:
Support children within our 2–3 or 3–4-year-old Nursery provision
Help deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning and play activities
Support children's communication, language and social development
Encourage independence, confidence and curiosity
Provide individual and small-group support where required
Help create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment
Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families
Support children with differing needs to ensure they can fully participate in Nursery life
This is a hands-on and highly rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference during some of the most important years of a child's development.
What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for someone who is:
Passionate about early years education and children's development
Patient, caring and empathetic
Able to build warm and positive relationships with young children
Enthusiastic, engaging and able to support learning through play
Considerate and responsive to individual children's needs
A collaborative team player who will contribute positively to our Nursery
Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting is important, and we would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience in a private or voluntary nursery environment.
A Level 3 Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent, is essential.
Why join Lift Schools?
We are committed to supporting your development and wellbeing. You'll benefit from:
Training & development: Access to high-quality CPD and career progression opportunities across Lift Schools
Supportive culture: A collaborative, inclusive team where your contribution is valued
Generous benefits: Pension scheme, wellbeing cash plan and financial support
Lifestyle perks: Discounted gym memberships, travel deals and more
If you would like a confidential discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Ben Kilgannon at [email protected]
We review applications as they are received and encourage early applications.