Teaching Assistant (11)

Leigh Academy Peninsula East has an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant (1:1) to join our team and become a key part of our caring and inclusive school community. This 1:1 position involves supporting a child in KS1 with communication and interaction needs acting as a consistent adult dedicated to delivering their EHCP. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and making a meaningful difference to a childs daily school experience.

Our school is more than just a place to learn - it is a place to grow. We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate individual with experience supporting SEND pupils or children with complex needs which is vital for this role. The successful candidate will also have a strong grasp of both spoken and written English and Mathematics alongside excellent communication skills.

In this role you will work closely with a designated child throughout the school day providing tailored support to help them access learning develop independence and feel safe and supported within the school environment. You will work in partnership with class teachers the SEN team and external professionals to meet the childs individual needs.

This position requires a flexible patient and proactive approach and may include supporting the child with aspects of their personal care as part of ensuring their wellbeing.

If you are a caring approachable individual with a positive can-do attitude we would love to hear from you.

Join us at Leigh Academy Peninsula East and help us create a nurturing and supportive learning environment for our students.

This is a fixed-term opportunity until July 2027 and offers an actual salary of 19547 per annum (26016 full-time equivalent) working 32.5 hours per week Term Time 1 week inset. Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm.

Leigh Academy Peninsula East is a thriving one-form entry primary school in Allhallows. Our core ethos is pursuing the highest educational standards fostering well-rounded lifelong learners with high expectations and high achievement for all. Our curriculum is tailored to each child ensuring highly engaged learners.

We are incredibly proud of our Good overall Ofsted judgment from May 2024 which included Outstanding ratings for Behaviour and Attitudes Personal Development Leadership and Management and Early Years Provision. We also prioritise staff well-being with the school day finishing at 2 pm every Wednesday for dedicated bespoke training.

As an official International Baccalaureate (IB) World School we use the IB framework to deliver the National Curriculum linking with other IB schools and developing confident global citizens. Our extensive outdoor grounds Nursery provision and 1:1 digital device strategy for Key Stage 2 further enhance learning experiences.

Discover more about our vibrant academy by visiting our website.

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If youd like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy please dont hesitate to contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor): / 0.

To support your application we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what were looking for.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position.

We adopt a fair robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates and you can read more about our approach on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check references and where applicable a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.