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
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.
