DescriptionEmployerLocation
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
1. Adaptability, resilience and being able to think on your feet are essential in this varied role
2. An ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
3. A good command of English and Mathematics are necessities (at GCSE level)
4. Strong ICT skills
5. An understanding of special educational needs in a mainstream setting
6. You should be patient and calm, with a consistent and positive approach to managing student behaviour, and understand how students learn
7. 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.
8. A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
9. Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
10. 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
11. We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
12. 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
13. Access to our highly competitive Government Pension Scheme
14. Flexible working options
15. Generous holiday allowance
16. Work life and family friendly policies
17. Employee wellbeing initiatives
18. Career pathways and talent management
19. Access to a staff benefits portal
20. 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 2.1 - £23,914 FTE
Actual Salary: £20,001.60
Hours: 35hrs a week - Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm (term time 39 weeks per year)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 11th May at 9.30am
Interview Date: TBC
Safeguarding Statement
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.