DBS0884/25 - Teaching Assistant - Beacon Hill School

Beacon; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A school in the UK is seeking a passionate and experienced Teaching Assistant to support students with complex needs. The role involves working closely with a dedicated team to create a nurturing learning environment. Successful candidates will benefit from excellent career development opportunities and a comprehensive well-being package. An enhanced DBS check is required for this position.

Benefits

Career development and progression opportunities

Comprehensive induction programme

Well-being and support package for staff

Qualifications

• Must be skilled and experienced in a relevant teaching assistant role.
• Experience with students who have complex needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the school.
• Understand and meet the medical and physical needs of pupils.

Skills

Experience supporting teaching and learning with SLD, PMLD, and ASC

Resilience

Drive and enthusiasm

Job description

DBS0884/25 - Teaching Assistant - Beacon Hill School

Job Summary

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Pattern: Full time - term time plus specified days

Advert Start Date: 28/11/2025

Advert End Date: 04/12/2025 12:00

Salary: £21,908 - £22,255

Hours per week: 37 hours

Job Category: Schools - Teaching Assistant

Vacancy ID: 289301

Employment Location: Beacon Hill School, Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 9JW

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 4 Dec

Further Information

Beacon Hill School are looking to appoint skilled and experienced Grade 4 TA's with drive, enthusiasm and resilience to join our successful and supportive team. There is an expectation that the post holder will have experience of supporting teaching and learning with SLD, PMLD and ASC across the school age and ability range. They should understand the medical and physical needs of pupils with complex needs.

We have a vision to enable all students to maximise their potential and live happy and fulfilling lives. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is essential that all our staff and volunteers share this vision and commitment. An enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required for all posts.

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals who love what they do
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Opportunity to work across all ages and abilities across the school
• Opportunity to work in settings which value multi-disciplinary ways of working
• An exciting and extensive commitment to high quality professional development
• A comprehensive wellbeing and support package for staff

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks as appropriate.

Supporting documents

• DBS088425 - TA PERSPE 11.15 Grade 4 - Beacon Hill School.doc (944.5 KB)
• DBS088425 - Teaching Assistant General (Grade 4 D175) - Beacon Hill School.docx (516.5 KB)
• DBS088425 - Application Form for Non Teaching Posts - Beacon Hill School.docx (554.29 KB)

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