Teaching Assistant

Dudley Academies Trust; Dudley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Academy, part of Dudley Academies Trust, is seeking a caring and motivated Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join our school team. You will support pupils, including those with special educational needs, to access learning and develop confidence under the guidance of the SENCO and classroom teachers.

We welcome applicants who hold or are willing to work towards an NVQ Level 2 qualification. Closing date is Wednesday 18th November 2026, and the Trust emphasizes an inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Support pupils, including those with special educational needs, to access learning.
• Promote positive behaviour and support learning activities.
• Work under the guidance of SENCO and classroom teachers.
• Willing to work towards NVQ Level 2 if not held.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals and small groups to access the curriculum.
• Aid learners in developing confidence and independence.
• Help create an engaging and positive classroom environment.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Motivated

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Beacon Hill Academy are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join our dedicated school team. Working under the guidance of the SENCO and classroom teachers, you will support pupils, including those with special educational needs, to access learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential. The role involves supporting individuals and small groups, promoting positive behaviour, assisting with learning activities, and helping to create an engaging classroom environment. Candidates should hold, or be willing to work towards, an NVQ Level 2 qualification. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives.

Beacon Hill Academy is a thriving and ambitious school that is proud of the exceptional progress its learners make. Since joining Dudley Academies Trust in 2019, the academy has become one of the most improved secondary schools in the borough, with learner progress consistently exceeding both local and national averages. At Beacon Hill, we believe every young person matters. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where learners are encouraged to achieve their full potential. Our talented and dedicated staff work tirelessly to identify, nurture and celebrate the unique strengths of every student, supported by extensive pastoral and learner support services. We continue to invest heavily in our future. Significant improvements to our IT infrastructure have provided learners with outstanding digital resources, and exciting plans are underway for a brand-new academy building with state-of-the-art facilities. With a broad and engaging curriculum, a wide range of GCSE options, and extensive enrichment opportunities including sport, science, engineering, arts and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Beacon Hill Academy offers a truly rewarding environment for both learners and staff. Join us and be part of our journey as we continue to grow from strength to strength. Closing date is Wednesday 18th November 2026- we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and children and adults barred list checks, where the applicant will be employed in a regulated activity. Dudley Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including disabled, and black and ethnic minority applicants, Dudley Academies Trust was formed in September 2017, uniting four secondary schools under the sponsorship of Dudley College of Technology, which is one of the UK's leading FE colleges and rated 'Excellent' by Ofsted. The schools are: Beacon Hill Academy, Pegasus Academy, St James Academy and The Link Academy. The Trust, when combined with the sponsor, annually supports 8,500 young people aged 11 to 19 years old and employs almost 1,300 staff. The Trust has a strong emphasis on providing the very best educational experience for pupils so they can experience both academic and personal success. It has a strong central team that works across the schools to ensure that our aspirations for them are put into practice. We believe that our investment in people, technology and our estate makes the Trust an attractive employer for anyone who wishes to work in a progressive, environment where achievement is valued. Our Chief Executive, Jo Higgins, joined us after a career in school leadership in South Yorkshire, where she led Penistone Grammar School for ten years. She also contributed to the borough wide school improvement system in Barnsley and she led the application process for a cross phase MAT of eleven schools. As a school leader, Jo is motivated by the conviction that all young people should be able to access outstanding provision, irrespective of their starting point in life. As part of her previous work she has driven rapid school improvement, and brings this experience to help strengthen each school's performance. The vision for Dudley Academies Trust is that our family of schools will be the first choice for young people and parents in north and central Dudley. We will achieve this through:

• innovative teaching and learning supported by a team of expert practitioners who work across our schools
• access to the latest available learning technologies
• a relentless focus on aspiration
• a rich, broad and varied curriculum, meeting the needs of learners of all abilities
• providing clear pathways to educational advancement and employment
• instilling positive values in our learners through a system of Values Driven Expectations that rewards achievement and good behaviour
• developing a culture in which our staff can contribute, develop and thrive.