Teaching Assistant

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 Peninsula East has an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our team and become a key part of our vibrant, caring and inclusive school community. If you have a passion for helping young people thrive and are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Our school is more than just a place to learn - it is a place to grow. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with experience of supporting children in an educational setting, a strong grasp of both spoken and written English and Mathematics, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

In this role, you will work closely with class teachers to support high-quality teaching and learning across the classroom. You will help pupils to engage with their learning, build confidence and make progress, while contributing to a positive, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child can succeed. You will also work collaboratively with colleagues to support the wider life of the academy and help meet the varying needs of our pupils.

Join us at Leigh Academy Peninsula East and help us create a nurturing, inspiring and supportive learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

This is a permanent opportunity, and offers an actual salary of £18,923 per annum (£25,185 full-time equivalent), working 32.5 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week inset. Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm.

Working with us at Leigh Academy Peninsula East

Leigh Academy Peninsula East is a thriving one-form entry primary school in Allhallows. Our core ethos is pursuing the highest educational standards, fostering well-rounded, lifelong learners with high expectations and high achievement for all. Our curriculum is tailored to each child, ensuring highly engaged learners.

We are incredibly proud of our "Good" overall Ofsted judgment from May 2024, which included "Outstanding" ratings for Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Early Years Provision. We also prioritise staff well-being, with the school day finishing at 2 pm every Wednesday for dedicated bespoke training.

As an official International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, we use the IB framework to deliver the National Curriculum, linking with other IB schools and developing confident global citizens. Our extensive outdoor grounds, Nursery provision, and 1:1 digital device strategy for Key Stage 2 further enhance learning experiences.

Discover more about our vibrant academy by visiting our website.

Applying for this Opportunity

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor): [email protected] / 01634 412 205.

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 we’re 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.

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. 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.