Teaching Assistant

Shorefields; South Ockendon, Grays; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academy in South Ockendon is seeking a dedicated individual for a teaching/child support position. The role involves working with students with severe and complex learning difficulties, ensuring their educational needs are met. Candidates must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Work with students aged 3-19 with physical, neurological, and learning difficulties.
• Support the educational needs during term time plus inset days.

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC7072-42
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
Pay Range: currently £13.97 per hour

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025
Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time
Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 04/06/2025 4pm
Date of Interviews: 18th June 2025

Main Sites: Erriff Drive, South Ockendon RM15 5AY & Post 16 - Buxton Road, Grays, Essex RM16 2YJ

Successful candidates must be able to work at either location.

Beacon Hill Academy is a school for students aged 3-19 years with physical, neurological, and learning difficulties.

Band B Point 7; currently £13.97 per hour (inc. SSA)

Position start date: 1st September 2025

Hours: 8.45am until 3.30pm, 5 days per week, during term time plus inset days (part time considered)

For an application pack, please visit our website: www.beaconhill.thurrock.sch.uk
or contact Toni Cole, HR Manager, e-mail: [e-mail]

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS with barred list check, including an online search, and, where necessary, an overseas check (Certificate of Good Conduct).

This post is recruited under the Safer Recruiting framework, prioritizing pupil safety and wellbeing in accordance with KCSiE.

References will be requested prior to interview.

Closing date: Wednesday 4th June 2025 at 4pm

Interview date: Wednesday 18th June 2025 (second date may be held if needed)

Please complete the application fully; incomplete applications will not be considered. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, so early submission is advised.

When completing the application, refer to the full job description and person specification, demonstrating how your skills and experience suit the role.

Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Information about the School

Beacon Hill Academy is an Outstanding Academy for pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks to ensure safeguarding.

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