At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with specific needs and deliver high-quality teaching assistance.
- Company: Join the outstanding Leigh Academy Wilmington, rated highly by Ofsted.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, local government pension, and access to a free virtual GP service.
- Other info: Permanent role with excellent professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people and a positive, adaptable attitude are essential.
The predicted salary is between 21646 - 21646 £ per year.
Leigh Academy Wilmington has an exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistant (ASD) to join their dedicated team from September 2026. If you are seeking to join a highly successful academy, become a part of an outstanding provision, and wish to provide high-quality teaching support to our students, this is the perfect role for you!
By joining our dynamic SEN Department, our successful candidate will provide support for pupils who have a range of specific needs, offering a true opportunity for changing lives of those with most need and making a real difference to their development. Applicants should be adaptable, personable and committed to providing an excellent service on behalf of the school and wider Trust, and above all else our appointed candidate will have a positive work ethic and can-do attitude. Experience of working with young people with SEMH/SLCN and also delivering small group interventions would be desirable.
This is a permanent opportunity, offering an actual salary of £21,646 per annum (£25,166 full-time equivalent) based on 37 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week of inset. The start and finish times are 8.00am - 4.00pm, Monday to Friday with a 3:30pm finish on one of the days.
Working with us at Leigh Academy Wilmington, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2023, provides a world-class education with a focus on academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. As an IB World School, we integrate the International Baccalaureate philosophy throughout our curriculum. Our students, from diverse backgrounds, achieve exceptional results, with our value-added scores placing us in the top national band for similar schools. We offer the IB Career-related Programme for sixth formers and the IB Middle Years Programme for Key Stage 3. Students benefit from a calm, purposeful environment, extensive enrichment opportunities, and a strong pastoral program that prepares them for university or high-level apprenticeships.
We are a forward-thinking and supportive community, committed to professional development for our staff. We work collaboratively to ensure all students flourish and are well-prepared for a complex world.
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 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.
Teaching Assistant (ASD) in Dartford employer: LeighAcademiesTrust
Leigh Academies Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing environment where the Student Wellbeing & Success Manager can thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth and a commitment to student success, staff benefit from competitive salaries, progression opportunities, and a supportive community that values collaboration and empathy. Located in a vibrant area, this role provides unique advantages such as access to a local government pension scheme, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
