Level 2 - Teaching Assistant

Beacon Hill Academy, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 5AY

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  3 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £14.48 Hourly Current Hourly rate £13.69 plus SSA £0.79 = £14.48 per hour

Level 2 - Teaching Assistant job summary

Beacon Hill Academy

Teaching Assistant Vacancy

Main Site - Erriff Drive, South Ockendon RM15 5AY &

Post 16 - Buxton Road, Grays, Essex RM16 2YJ

The successful candidates must be able to work at either location.

Band B, Point 7; Currently £14.48 per hour (inc. SSA)

Position start date: 1st September 2026

Hours: 8.45am until 3.30pm, 5 days per week, term time plus inset days (part time considered)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Teaching Assistant to join our Outstanding Academy.

We cater for pupils aged 2 to 19 with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), where ‘achievement has no boundaries’.

As noted by Ofsted (2025), ‘Beacon Hill is an inspirational learning community; the staff are passionate about providing pupils with the best possible learning experiences’.

As a specialist setting exclusively for pupils with PMLD, we provide highly personalised, holistic learning experiences that support communication, physical development, and engagement with the world.

We also recognise the importance of staff wellbeing and work-life balance. In addition to a supportive working environment, we offer a two-week October half term.

We encourage all candidates to come for a visit to meet our fantastic students and excellent team.

This is a rewarding role and if you are ready to inspire and make a difference while joining us on our journey to beyond outstanding, we would love for you to join our team.

Closing date: Monday 15th June 2026, 10am

Interviews: Wednesday 17th June 2026

(References will be requested prior to interview.)

The Board of Trustees are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS with a barred list check, including an online search, and where necessary, an overseas check (Certificate of Good Conduct). This post is being recruited under the Safer Recruiting framework, ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of pupils come first and is in accordance with KCSiE.

Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience. Please ensure that you refer to the full job description and person specification when completing the application form and demonstrate how your experience, skills, and competencies make you suitable for this position. Regrettably, due to limited resources and the considerable number of applications often received, only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application. Please note that we are unable to accept unsolicited contact by recruitment agencies.

Contact Toni Cole, HR Manager 01708 852 006, email: hr@beaconhill.thurrock.sch.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Beacon Hill Academy

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 80 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beacon-hill-academy

Beacon Hill is a Special Needs Academy for students aged 2 - 19 years

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