Teaching Assistant

The Basildon Upper Academy; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Basildon Upper Academy is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support SEN students across Key Stages, working closely with class teachers and the pastoral team. This role starts November 2026 and sits within term-time hours, offering development routes into teacher training for suitably qualified graduates.

Applicants should have 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, strong communication, a proactive, patient approach, and ICT skills to assist learning in a dynamic school environment.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with initiative.
• Patient, encouraging and resilient demeanour.
• Knowledge of SEN and experience in a school setting.
• Able to use ICT effectively to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Support SEN students within a classroom and across lessons.
• Work in partnership with teachers and pastoral team to aid learning.
• Assist in implementingIndividual Education Plans and learning activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Independent work

Patient and resilient

ICT for learning

SEN knowledge

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

Job description

Salary Range: Band 3 FTE £28,351 - £30,681. Actual starting salary £24,316 with performance based yearly increments

Working Weeks: 39 weeks (Term Time) and Parent/Open evening as required

Working Hours: 37 hours per week (08:00 -16:00 Mon/Thurs and 08:00-15:30 Fri)

Our academy operates across two sites. The Lower Academy specialises in the teaching of our Key Stage 3 students, whilst The Upper Academy specialises in teaching Key Stage 4 and 5. The appointed Teaching Assistant will begin their BA career at the Upper Academy.

Working in partnership with class teachers and the pastoral team, you will be a champion for SEN students.

We are dedicated to supporting staff to build a fulfilling career. As a new member of staff, you will be offered excellent support and development, with routes into teacher training offered to suitably qualified graduates looking to pursue a teaching career.

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• Have 5 GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with clear and concise communication
• Be able to evidence the ability to work independently, show your own initiative, and be able to make decisions confidently
• Have a patient, encouraging and resilient demeanour
• Knowledge of SEN and previous work experience in a primary or secondary school
• Able to use ICT effectively to support learning

Closing Date: Friday 2nd October 2026

Position Available: November 2026

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.