Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about helping young people reach their full potential Do you believe that true education is about inspiring curiosity confidence and a love of learning

Leigh Academy Tonbridge is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in helping our students thrive - both academically and personally - within our unique small-school College model.

As a Teaching Assistant youll work closely with teachers and students to create an engaging inclusive learning environment where every student can succeed. From providing in-class support and small-group interventions to encouraging positive attitudes and resilience youll make a tangible difference every single day.

Within our welcoming and collaborative community youll be part of a team that truly lives its values. We are committed to ensuring every young person receives not only a high-quality education but also the guidance and encouragement they need to grow as confident kind and capable individuals.

If youre compassionate proactive and ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people wed love to hear from you.

This is a permanent position term-time 1 week inset offering an actual salary of 19153 per annum (26016 full-time equivalent). Full-time hours are 31.67 per week working 8:30am to 3:20pm Monday through Friday. We are also happy to consider part-time applications for candidates looking to work a minimum of 4 days per week.

Leigh Academy Tonbridge is a thriving high-performing school community built on strong values of integrity courage and imagination. With a rich legacy from Hayesbrook Academy and a growing co-educational intake we offer a nurturing inclusive environment where every student is known supported and challenged to succeed.

Our small school model creates a culture of high expectations exceptional behaviour and strong relationships - recognised by Ofsted in 2022 which praised our students exceptional behaviour and attitudes and highlighted our relentless focus on raising standards. Staff are proud to work here and benefit from a collaborative supportive culture and clear commitment to professional growth.

With disruption-free classrooms a digital curriculum and a strong academic and pastoral ethos we equip students with the knowledge values and skills to thrive in the modern world. Whether youre starting out or looking for your next challenge youll be joining a team united by purpose - driven to make a lasting difference.

Join us on our mission to shape the future with imagination and integrity. To find out more about Leigh Academy Tonbridge please click here.

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.