Teaching Assistant

Are you looking to work in a high performing and supportive organisation where you can make a genuine difference

If you have a passion for working with young people with a focus on students learning their social and emotional development and are looking to work within a supportive and professional team we would love to hear from you.

Your opportunity

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to play a key role in supporting the Class Teacher in the teaching and welfare of student development. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated and nurturing team in supporting learning progress and attainment within the classroom - developing student learning to improve life chances. You will work with the teacher in class in assisting those students requiring specialist classroom support. There will also be opportunities to run small group interventions outside of the classroom depending on specialism.

What we are looking for

• Adaptability resilience and being able to think on your feet are essential in this varied role
• An ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• A good command of English and Mathematics are necessities (at GCSE level)
• Strong ICT skills
• An understanding of special educational needs in a mainstream setting
• You should be patient and calm with a consistent and positive approach to managing student behaviour and understand how students learn
• You should be a flexible team player with an interest in developing further professionally

About The Beacon School

The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community and are once again oversubscribed with student applicants. Our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and wellbeing. Our teaching staff are well-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.

We know that we get the best out of all our staff when we invest in them. Staff are trusted and their professional development is a key priority. Colleagues have access to an extensive programme of internal and external training opportunities and being part of one of the largest trusts in the country ensures our colleagues excellent career opportunities. The school is an exciting and innovative place to work.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2000 colleagues and over 16000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect Inclusivity Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer which allows all our colleagues to Grow Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: Associate 2.2 - 23970 FTE

Actual Salary: 10700.14

Hours:18hrs 40mins per week - over 4 days 8.30am - 1.10pm (term time 39 weeks per year)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date:Thursday 9th July at 9.30am

Interview Date: TBC