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Teaching Assistant - Term Time - Special Needs Position

The Beacon, Folkestone And Walmer

  • Ref:KCC886-7043-193S
  • Posted:21/02/2021
  • Pay:KS3 plus SENA
  • Start Date:April 2021
  • App Close Date:05/03/2021 at 08:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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The Beacon, Folkestone is looking to appoint Teaching assistants across all age groups due to expansion in numbers.

Hours are: 8:50 to 3:25 Monday to Friday, term time only plus five inset days (39 working weeks per year)

Salary: KR3 £18,039 full time equivalent (£14,146 pro-rata term time) plus £1,274 SENA per year.

The successful candidate will have excellent EYFS practice, either in an early years setting or school and have the knowledge and confidence to working with SEN children that attend our school for learning, support and development.

This role provides an exciting and excellent opportunity to work in new high quality and well-resourced environment and with an established, experienced and highly motivated team.

The benefits of working at The Beacon include, a comprehensive induction programme for all staff, an established mentoring and coaching system throughout the school. A supportive leadership team and the opportunity to undertake training and development to enhance yourself as an individual through a variety of different opportunities.

The Beacon as a whole school prides itself on providing our pupils with much more than academic development and successes; we will collectively not let anything stand in the way of developing the best possible experiences and pathways for our pupils. At the Beacon you will find you are amongst like-minded people who are willing to commit to this challenge for our exceptional young people.

The Beacon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

You would like any further information on this role please contact Sasha Gooding via HR@thebeacon.kent.sch.uk.

Please note that this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS and receipt of two acceptable references.

Information about the school

The Beacon is a multi site, all age specialist school (4–19 years) providing high quality education for 480 pupils with complex needs, profound and severe learning difficulties, and physical and sensory impairments. Our main site is located on Park Farm Road in Folkestone, our newest provision in Walmer opened in September 2025. We also operate a 10 place satellite provision at Castle Hill Primary School and work collaboratively with Beacon Plus as an extended partner of the school.

The Beacon is built on a strong culture of cooperation and a commitment to personalised learning. Our child centred, needs led curriculum draws on the EY Foundation Stage, the National Curriculum, and relevant accreditation pathways, with an emphasis on Life Skills, Social Skills, and holistic development.

As a centre of expertise, we also deliver training and support for mainstream schools through our outreach team. This dedicated team provides professional development, advice, and guidance to colleagues across the region. Our conference and meeting facilities regularly host nationally recognised speakers and professional learning events.

We are also home to a Multi Agency Support Hub, one of four centres across the county, bringing together NHS professionals, paediatricians, speech and occupational therapists, nursing teams, children’s social care, and portage services. This integrated approach strengthens the support available to children and families across the Folkestone and Hythe district.

At The Beacon, our shared moral purpose is to improve educational outcomes and life chances for all young people. We believe excellence is achieved through partnership, collaboration, and reflective practice. Our peer to peer coaching model and staff led learning communities help ensure consistently high quality teaching and a culture of continuous improvement. We expect the highest standards from ourselves and all stakeholders, creating an environment where every learner can thrive.

If you share our values and are inspired by our mission, we look forward to hearing from you.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Katie Lonergan
  • Address:Park Farm Road, Folkestone, Salisbury Road, Walmer, Folkestone And Walmer, Kent, CT195DN CT147QJ
  • Telephone: 01303 847555
  • Email: HR@thebeacon.kent.sch.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.