An exciting opportunity has arisen within our team for a Teaching Assistant with pastoral duties, taking on the role of Deputy Year Leader for Year 8. 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 seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed Teaching Assistant with pastoral responsibilities, who will also serve as Deputy Year Leader for Year 8. This combined role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on both the academic and personal development of our students. As part of the classroom team, you will play a vital role in supporting the Class Teacher to deliver high‑quality learning experiences, contributing to the progress, welfare and overall development of students. You will work directly with individuals and small groups, including those requiring specialist support, and may also deliver targeted interventions outside the classroom depending on your strengths and areas of expertise. Alongside this, you will take on key pastoral responsibilities as Deputy Year Leader for Year 8. Working closely with the Year Leader, you will help promote high standards of behaviour, attendance and achievement, providing tailored support to students and families. You will contribute to creating a positive, inclusive and nurturing school culture, ensuring that every student feels supported and able to thrive. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a dedicated team committed to improving life chances and supporting students both academically and pastorally. 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 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 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 - £23,970 FTE plus £3,527 for pastoral responsibilities Actual Salary: £23,575.44 (incl. additional payment for pastoral responsibilities) Hours: 35hrs a week - Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm (term time 39 weeks per year) Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: Wednesday 10th June at 9.30am Interview Date: TBC