Teaching Assistant

Beal High School is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work under the guidance of teaching staff to support students in and out of the classrooms. This role will suit someone who is considering a career in teaching and wants to gain experience in a school prior to applying to train to be a teacher, potentially through our School Direct Programme. Experience of working with young people is preferred as this role will demand the skills and personal qualities needed to maintain a calm and orderly learning environment.

About Beal High School

Beal High School is at the heart of the Beacon Multi Academy Trust. We are committed to working in partnership with The Forest Academy, The Beacon Business and Innovation Hub and NELTA – North East London Teaching Alliance and SCITT – to provide high quality learning experiences for all students.

We are a diverse, vibrant community with a strong sense of mutual respect and a highly inclusive culture. Our students enjoy a rich, varied curriculum which unlocks their potential, ensuring remarkable outcomes and confident progression. We also have fun! We encourage our students to develop their Beal character as: Heroes, Care Givers, Creators, Explorers and Leaders and they rise to this challenge every day. BE A Leader helps them to develop skills and values; collaboration, co-operation and celebration are the underlying principles.

Beal High School is a mixed, community comprehensive for students aged 11 – 18 (including a small number of 19 year olds in Year 13)

Beal High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. The below documents available to down load from our website must be read prior to applying for this role and will be factored into interviews: 

Keeping Children Safe in Education 

BMAT – Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 

An enhanced DBS (with list checks) is required for this post.

Our offer

We are delighted that we will be able to offer you:

• A competitive salary 
• Pension
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which gives staff confidential support      and personalised information and resources when they are experiencing      everyday challenges or more serious problems.
• A car park space

How to apply

To apply, please send your completed application form to beasuccess@beaconacademytrust.co.uk

Application forms can be downloaded below, please note that CVs will not be accepted. 

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Beal High School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. 

Closing date: 31 May 2018