Teaching Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Beacon Hill Academy- Teaching Assistant Vacancies
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.
Beacon Hill Academy is a school for students. aged 3 – 19 years with a range of physical, neurological and learning difficulties.
Band B; currently £12.87 per hour
Position start date: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Hours: 8.45 am until 3.30 pm, 5 days per week, term time plus inset days
JOB PURPOSE
To enable pupils access to learning by supervising and assisting pupils (one to one and in small groups) across a wide range of activities and supported learning activities. To promote the development of the physical and mental wellbeing of pupils with a range of complex needs.
For an application pack please visit our web site: www.beaconhill.thurrock.sch.uk or contact Toni Cole, HR Manager e-mail: hr@beaconhill.thurrock.sch.uk
The Governing Body is 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, including, 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 comes first and is in accordance with KCSiE.
References will be requested prior to interview.
Closing date: Thursday 15th June 2023 at 12 noon
Interview date: Wednesday 21st June and Thursday 22nd June 2023
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £12.87 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 15/06/2023
Expected start date: 29/08/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Teaching Assistant roles across Beacon Hill Academy's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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