Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Beacon Hill School Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (Term Time Only) Salary: Competitive / Dependent on Experience Start date: 02 November 2026 Closing date: 9am Monday 12th October 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 School At 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. The Role We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and reliable Teaching Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with classroom teachers to support pupils' educational, social, and emotional development. Whether assisting individual students with specific needs or working with small groups, your support will be instrumental in creating an engaging classroom experience. 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. Behaviour 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. How to apply If you would like to have a further discussion before applying for this role please contact the HR team. Please complete the application form by 9am Monday 12th October 2026. Early applications are encouraged, as the Trust may at its discretion elect to both interview and select candidates before the advertised closing date. Please note as part of the interview process you will be asked to plan and deliver a short grammar or spelling activity with a group of Year 5 or 6 pupils. The session will last 10 - 15 minutes. Please bring any resources with you which you would like to use in this session. There will be 4-6 mixed ability pupils in the group. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 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 w