Teaching Assistant

Leigh Stationers Academy has an exciting opportunity for a knowledgeable and efficient individual to join us in the role of Teaching Assistant. This role will suit both experienced TAs who are looking to join our academy and is also suitable for graduates looking to gain first-hand experience with a view to commencing Teacher Training with us in the future. We are keen to hear from candidates who have previous experience working with pupils who have a diagnosis of ASD ADHD SEMH (Social Emotional & Mental Health) or SLCN (Speech Language & Communication Needs).

Successful candidates will work 1:1 with selected students and also support small groups both in mainstream classes and in the inclusion area via intervention addition you will work closely with teachers to differentiate resources and set and monitor targets. You will have the opportunity to be part of a team that is truly changing lives and positively transforming the local community. If you feel you have the necessary attitude and experience then we would love to hear from you!

What are we looking for in you

It is preferable for applicants to have previous experience of working with young people but not essential. You will be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy. You will be dedicated to personal learning and development and have a sincere commitment to sharing our values and drive for continuous return we will offer you a professional and supportive team a state of the art working environment and a genuine opportunity to develop.

This position offers an actual salary of 27448 per annum (29788 full-time equivalent) based on 37 hours per week term time plus 1 week inset. The working hours are 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday with a 3:30pm finish on a Wednesday. This is a fixed-term role until July 2027 in the first instance.

Note that whilst the position is fixed-term every effort will be made to offer a substantive position thereafter within the wider family of academies across Leigh Academies Trust. The central Recruitment Team will keep in touch with you throughout your contract to discuss options available to you.

Leigh Stationers Academy is a school dedicated to making a positive impact on every student. Were proud to be a Leigh Academies Trust school prioritising a human-scale education model where students feel recognized and valued.

As an IB World School our curriculum is rooted in the International Baccalaureate philosophy. We offer the IB Middle Years Programme for students in Years 7-9 designed to help them become curious well-rounded and resilient learners. We also have a strong focus on extracurricular activities. Were one of the largest providers of the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award in the South and one of only six state schools with a Marine Combined Cadet Force (CCF).

Our commitment to strong partnerships with parents and carers as well as our robust pastoral care system ensures every student receives the support they need to succeed. Our dedicated and skilled staff are key to our success and we provide extensive professional development opportunities to support their growth.

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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 Charlotte Herberts (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. We adopt a fair robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it 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.