Job Description

The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS and health checks.


We wish to recruit an encouraging and committed Teaching Assistant who shares the drive and passion necessary to ensure every student achieves their potential.

Salary Range: Band 3 FTE 27,472 - 29,730. Actual starting salary 23,562 with performance based yearly increments

Working Weeks: 39 weeks (Term Time) and Parent/Open evening as required

Working Hours: 37 hours per week (08:00 -16:00 Mon/Thurs and 08:00-15:30 Fri)

Our academy operates across two sites. The Lower Academy specialises in the teaching of our Key Stage 3 students, whilst The Upper Academy specialises in teaching Key Stage 4 and 5.


The appointed Teaching Assistant will begin their BA career at the Lower academy within our Enhanced Provision. Within the EP, adaptations are made to the curriculum to offer short-term support to ensure student needs are met and mainstream success.


Working in partnership with class teachers and the pastoral team, you will be a champion for SEN students.


We are dedicated to supporting staff to build a fulfilling career. As a new member of staff, you will be offered excellent support and development, with routes into teacher training offered to suitably qualified graduates looking to pursue a teaching career.

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

Have 5 GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics Excellent interpersonal skills, with clear and concise communication Be able to evidence the ability to work independently, show your own initiative, and be able to make decisions confidently Have a patient, encouraging and resilient demeanour Knowledge of SEN and previous work experience in a primary or secondary school Able to use ICT effectively to support learning

Closing Date: Friday 29th August 2025

Position Available: September 2025

If you can enthuse, engage, motivate and challenge students to make exceptional progress, then please download and complete our application form and return it to our Recruitment &Cover Coordinator, Olivia Faustino -

recruitment@basildonacademies.org.uk

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.