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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.
Beacon Hill Academy is a school for students. aged 3-19 years with a range of physical, neurological, and learning difficulties.
Band B Point 7; £14.48 per hour (inc. SSA)
Position start date: January 2026
Hours: 8.45am until 3.30pm, 5 days per week, term time plus inset days (part time considered)
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 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 comes first and is in accordance with KCSiE
References will be requested prior to interview.
Closing date: Thursday 4th December 2025 at 12noon
Interview date: Wednesday 10th December 2025
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 large 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.
Information about the School
Beacon Hill Academy is an Outstanding Academy for pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties.