Teaching Assistant - Walmer Site
Overview
The successful candidate will work as part of an experienced and highly motivated team, in a new and well-resourced environment. They will work in line with our school values to support individual pupils and classes to access learning in a purposeful and nurturing learning environment.
Walmer Site - Teaching assistants needed for our growing school and increasing pupil numbers!
We welcome applications from individuals who have an interest or experience in working with Additional Sensory Needs (ASN) as this role will likely work with this cohort of pupils.
This role is based at Salisbury Rd, Walmer, Deal CT14 7QJ.
Information about our school
The Beacon is a multi-site, all-age school (4-19 years) offering 460 pupils with complex needs, profound and severe learning difficulties and physical and sensory impairments a wide range of educational experiences. The main site is Park Farm Road, Folkestone and the final stage of our newest provision in Walmer has opened as of September 2025. We also have a small 10 place satellite provision hosted by Castle Hill Primary School; in addition, Beacon Plus which is a collaborative partner of The Beacon School.
The Beacon has a strong cooperative ethos and culture, building on personalised learning to ensure all students thrive within school and beyond. Learning at The Beacon offers a child-centred ‘needs led’ curriculum, which incorporates elements of the EY Foundation Stage, National Curriculum and external accreditation as appropriate, including Life Skills and Social Skills.
We will also continue to provide training and support for mainstream schools through the Specialist Teaching and Learning Service team managed by the school. This team offers support, training, outreach advice and guidance to our mainstream colleagues. In addition, the Beacon has both conference and meeting facilities and regularly hosts nationally renowned speakers on its courses.
The Beacon also hosts a Multi-Agency Support Hub. This is one of four centres across the County that brings NHS colleagues, paediatricians, speech and occupational therapists, and nursing services, alongside children’s social services and portage colleagues into one cohesive centre. We are proud of the strong partnerships this brings to benefit the children and families of Shepway.
At The Beacon, we are driven by our shared moral purpose to do all that we can to improve educational outcomes and life chances for all our young people. We believe strongly that the best way to do this is through the partnership, collaboration and a commitment to work together to achieve excellence in all we do. Nothing says this more than our peer to peer reflection and coaching groups that exist throughout the school. This total collaboration and investment from staff drives our teaching and learning to be the best it can be. As we have outlined at the beginning of this narrative, we expect the highest possible standards of ourselves and all stakeholders, believing that in this way we can maximise learning and develop a truly reflective learning community.
If this sounds like the kind of environment in which you would thrive, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Salary & Benefits
Salary KSA £19,396 per year inc, Special Educational Needs Allowance
Hours are: 8.50am to 3.25pm Monday to Friday, term time only plus five INSET days (39 working weeks per year)
The benefits of working at The Beacon include:
- a comprehensive induction programme for all staff
- an established mentoring and coaching system throughout the school
- on-site parking
- on site cafe
- great Local Government Pension scheme
- wellbeing days
- extensive training
- opportunities to gain qualifications
- confidential staff counselling service
- annual flu vaccinations
- employee Assistance Programme - free and confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help
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. Please note that this position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and two satisfactory references.
Subject to the volume of candidates, we may shortlist on a rolling basis and/or close the role before the end date shown.
Location
The Beacon Walmer
Salisbury Road
Deal
Kent
CT14 7QJ
Deadline and how to apply
Please apply using the following link on Kent Teach Teaching Assistant - Walmer Site Teaching/Child Support at the Beacon, Folkestone and Walmer
Applications Close on Wednesday 4th February 2026.