Teaching Assistant - Full-time Applying for this Opportunity

The Leigh Academy; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A special school for students with ASD is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learning and personal development. The ideal candidate should have a passion for working with young people and experience in relevant roles. This position involves collaborating with teachers and families to create an inclusive environment. The academy offers competitive salary, pension scheme, and other benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with progression opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service

Collaborative MAT network

Additional LAT benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in schools, youth work, or voluntary roles is welcomed.
• Commitment to the school's values.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning needs to access curriculum opportunities.
• Contribute to a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist with personal development and wellbeing strategies.

Skills

Passionate attitude toward working with young people

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Leigh Academy Snowfields is an 11-18 special school for students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and an Education, Health and Care Plan. We opened in Bearsted in September 2020 and extended to Cranbrook in September 2022. Our values are Be Kind, Work Hard, Communicate, Stay Safe and Be Happy, and we strive to bring our motto Where Nurture Meets Aspiration to life so that students thrive.

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated Teaching Assistant who cares about supporting young people with learning difficulties and helping them reach their full potential. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to inspire, support, and empower students every day.

We welcome applicants from schools, youth work, voluntary roles, or other relevant experiences who demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting students and embracing our vision for continuous improvement.

About the role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work with students with ASD to support their learning, well-being, and personal development within a collaborative team. You will contribute to a personalised approach for each student to support their transition into the Academy and through their next steps after school.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning needs to access curriculum opportunities and achieve their targets
• Contribute to a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, families, and other professionals
• Assist with personal development, behaviour for learning, and wellbeing strategies
• Support transitions from starting points into the Academy and liaise with partner providers as required

What we’re looking for

• Passionate, resilient, and enthusiastic attitude toward working with young people
• Commitment to supporting students and the school’s values
• Experience in schools, youth work, or voluntary roles is welcomed
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with families and professionals

Benefits

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