Teaching Assistant

Beacon; England; In loco; GBP 17.000 - 19.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Welcoming environment

CPD opportunities

Term-time hours

Collaborative staff

Descrizione del lavoro

Beacon Hill School is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support learners during term time. The role runs from 8:15am to 3:30pm, 3 or 4 days per week, with safeguarding responsibilities and a focus on helping every pupil reach their potential.

Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in English and Maths and relevant TA qualifications, plus a genuine commitment to supporting children’s development in a collaborative school environment.

Competenze

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Relevant childcare or teaching assistant qualifications (NVQ 2/3) are highly desirable.
• Experience with children or young people in education settings preferred.
• Excellent communication and safeguarding commitment.

Mansioni

• Assist class teachers with materials and activities.
• Support pupils 1-on-1 or in small groups in literacy and numeracy.
• Adapt learning activities for SEN or additional learning needs.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment and follow school policies.
• Supervise during breaks and school outings as needed.
• Provide feedback on pupil progress to teachers.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Adaptability

Safeguarding

Formazione

GCSE English & Maths (C/4+)

NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Beacon Hill School

Position Type: Part-Time 8.15am to 3.30pm 3 or 4 days per week (Term Time Only)

Salary: WA3-9 £17,479.42 - £18,730.13 (£25,226 - £27,031) FTE per annum

Start date: As soon as possible

Closing date: 9am Monday 16th November 2026

Do you have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills?Are you a highly motivated and hard working individual, with good attention to detail?Do you enjoy working with children, motivating and inspiring them to strive for success?Are you passionate about supporting children to ensure that all students reach their full potential?If you can answer yes to these questions, we would love to hear from you.

About Beacon Hill SchoolAt Beacon Hill School, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and inspiring learning environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on a collaborative school culture, dedicated staff, and a vibrant community focused on academic excellence and holistic development.

Key Responsibilities

• Classroom Support: Assist class teachers in preparing teaching materials, setting up activities, and maintaining an organized classroom environment.
• Student Guidance: Work 1-on-1 or in small groups to support pupils with literacy, numeracy, and general coursework.
• Inclusion & SEN Support: Adapt learning activities to meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or additional learning requirements.
• Behavior Management: Help maintain a positive, orderly classroom environment following school policies.
• Supervision: Assist with supervision during break times, lunchtime, and school outings or extracurricular activities.
• Progress Tracking: Provide feedback to teachers on student progress, engagement, and development.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Education: GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above. Relevant childcare or teaching assistant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning) are highly desirable.
• Experience: Prior experience working with children or young people in an educational or childcare setting is preferred.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, patience, and empathy when interacting with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
• Adaptability: Ability to stay flexible, take initiative, and work effectively as part of a dynamic team.
• Safeguarding: A strong commitment to child protection, safeguarding procedures, and promoting student welfare.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, supportive, and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD) and career progression.
• Term-time-only hours allowing for school holiday breaks.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative staff team.

Other information

WMAT takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and is committed to acting in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation; please read the attached applicant privacy notice which explains how your data is processed.Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted by HR, to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in an educational environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at the Trust but may be discussed with you at interview. This is in line with statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.We are an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and encourages applications from all, aiming to build a respectful, inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for an interview. WMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The job description fully sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of the post. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.