Teaching Assistant in Dartford

Leigh Academy Dartford has a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team and provide support for pupils within our school. This is a unique opportunity to work at an internationally-minded, outstanding academy which is embedded both in the local and global community. Our children learn to be 'Determined, Persistent Achievers' who we believe will change the world for the better. At the core of achieving this is high-quality CPD for our entire team and a belief in the importance of consistently high expectations for all.

This is a fixed term opportunity until July 2026 and offers an actual salary of £21,938 per annum (£25,166 full time equivalent) based on 37.5 hours per week, term time + 1 week inset. The working hours for this role are 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates the following:

• High expectations of teaching and learning
• Positive role model
• Contributes to the positive ethos of the school
• Able to work collaboratively with a range of children and adults
• Willing to develop as a professional
• Previous, recent experience in a similar education setting
• Independent and able to work under pressure

Working with us at Leigh Academy Dartford, we pride ourselves on nurturing our children to become determined, persistent achievers who will change the world. As a member of our team, you will be well-supported and provided with opportunities to develop yourself as a teacher and professional. Our pupils have said that they would like kind, happy and enthusiastic teachers who make learning fun, but also help them to achieve their very best!

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 Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor).

To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack, 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.

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 in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. 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.