Job description
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 £28,351 - £30,681. Actual starting salary £24,316 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 Upper Academy.
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: Monday 2nd November 2026
Position Available: ASAP
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.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
The Basildon Upper Academy
Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 14–19
- Pupils
- 913
- Avg teacher salary
- £44,695
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 20.5:1
- Academy trust
- THE BASILDON ACADEMIES
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Basildon, Essex, SS13 3HL
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- Salary
- £28,351.00 - £30,681.00 Annually (FTE)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 19 October 2026
- Closing date
- 2 November 2026
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