Teaching Assistant

Leigh Academy High Halstow is an over-subscribed one-form entry village primary school where pupils are hard-working and respectful and parents are highly engaged. The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme is integral to our curriculum shaping well-rounded lifelong learners and global citizens ready for secondary school and beyond.

We are fortunate to have fantastic indoor and outdoor environments that greatly enhance learning opportunities. Additionally all KS1 and KS2 pupils benefit from 1:1 devices allowing our staff to adapt teaching and learning experiences effectively. Leigh Academies Trust provides outstanding opportunities for staff to work collaboratively and access high-quality professional development at all stages of their career journey.

We are delighted that Leigh Academy High Halstow has recently been judged an OUTSTANDING school by Ofsted. To find out more about our vibrant academy please visit 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.