Teaching Assistant

LeighAcademiesTrust; Swanscombe; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free virtual GP Service

LAT benefits

Collaborative MAT network

Job summary

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet in Kent is seeking a suitably experienced Teaching Assistant to join the support team on a permanent basis as soon as possible. The successful candidate will benefit from excellent training and development opportunities from day one and have the scope to progress into higher roles within the Trust.

This role is 8am–4pm, Monday to Friday. The role involves implementing structured learning activities, supporting pupils to access learning under guidance, and providing

Qualifications

• Implements structured learning activities under the guidance of a class teacher.
• Supports pupils to access learning activities and monitor progress.
• Provides feedback to pupils on progress and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Support learning activities and classroom management.
• Provide feedback to pupils to help realise potential.
• Ensure learning space, resources and safety for pupils.

Skills

Classroom support

Pupil engagement

Communication

Job description

• Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is seeking to recruit a suitably experienced Teaching Assistant to join their support team on a permanent basis as soon as possible. Our appointed candidate will join Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet, receiving fantastic training and development opportunities from the off-set with the scope to positively influence our students' learning. This role will suit experienced TAs who are looking to join our academy, and also be suitable for graduates looking to gain first-hand experience with a view to commencing Teacher Training with us in the future. There is also scope to progress into a Higher Level Teaching Assistant if this is something the successful candidate would like to pursue.

In the role of Teaching Assistant, our successful candidate will implement structured learning activities/teaching programmes and support pupils in accessing learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher. You will also provide feedback to pupils in relation to their progress and achievement in order for pupils to realise their full potential and manage classroom activities safely ensuring that the physical learning space and the resources within this space are conducive to pupil learning.

This role is working 8am - 4pm, Monday to Friday, with a 3:30pm finish on a Friday. Please note, Interviews for this role will be taking place on Tuesday 3rd November for the full day.

Working with us at Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet

At Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet, we're more than just a "good" school - we're a dynamic community dedicated to getting the best out of every student. Serving a diverse student body from ages 11-18, our vision is built on three core values: Be Ready, Work Hard, Be Nice.

We provide a stimulating learning environment with a curriculum that offers a rich blend of academic and vocational qualifications. Our modern facilities include outstanding sports amenities and well-equipped classrooms and labs, all supported by excellent ICT resources.

Our ambition is to ensure every student reaches their full potential, leaving us as a courteous, confident, and capable young person, fully prepared for university or their chosen career. We achieve this through a varied program of extracurricular activities, student leadership opportunities, and targeted support for students of all abilities.

As a proud member of the Leigh Academies Trust, we benefit from a network of highly successful leaders and a commitment to investing in our staff. We are also on track for and 'Outstanding' Ofsted result.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

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.