Teaching Assistant (with After School Club Supervisor) in Marden

Leigh Academy Marden has an exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant with After School Club Supervisor to join our highly collaborative and supportive team as soon as possible. Our teaching support team is pivotal to our success in the classroom, helping children build confidence, develop key life skills, and reach their full potential every single day.

To provide our pupils with excellent continuity of care, we are combining two complementary responsibilities into one complete working day for a single candidate. From 10:00AM to 3:15PM, you will work as a Teaching Assistant, guiding classroom learning and supporting pupils individually or in small groups. Then, from 3:15PM to 4:30PM, you will transition into the role of After School Club Supervisor, facilitating engaging, safe, and enjoyable wrap-around care. Although these roles are joined to offer you a continuous full-day position, please note that they represent two distinct positions with separate pay scales and job descriptions, which are detailed in the application pack.

We are looking for an energetic, caring, and adaptable candidate who thrives both independently and as part of a close-knit team. Prior experience working with children or within a primary school setting is ideal, but above all, we value someone who can inspire and nurture young learners.

Working at Leigh Academy Marden means joining a warm, dedicated community where you can truly make a difference every day. Whether you are exploring a future teaching career or looking to deepen your experience in education, you will benefit from exceptional professional development, career growth opportunities, and a friendly atmosphere where every child and staff member is valued.

If you are a passionate educator ready to make a lasting impact throughout the school day, we would love to hear from you. Please refer to the two attached job descriptions for full details.

What makes Leigh Academy Marden a special place to work:

✨ Make a difference every day - support children to thrive and achieve their very best.

✨ Develop your career - whether you're exploring a future in teaching or looking to grow within education, you'll benefit from excellent training and development opportunities.

✨ Time to grow - we value collaboration and provide high-quality professional development within a supportive environment.

✨ Be part of a community - join a caring and dedicated team that works together to ensure every child feels valued, supported and inspired to succeed.

This position offers a combined actual salary of £16,921 per annum based on a total of 30 hours per week (10:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday), Term Time only.

As this post combines two distinct roles, the working hours and pay scales are calculated as follows:

• Teaching Assistant (10:00 am – 3:15 pm): 23.75 hours per week at an actual salary of £13,335 per annum (£26,016 Full-Time Equivalent).

• After School Club Supervisor (3:15 pm – 4:30 pm): 6.25 hours per week at an actual salary of £3,586 per annum (£25,331 Full-Time Equivalent).

Working with us at Leigh Academy Marden

Leigh Academy Marden is a thriving and growing primary academy serving the beautiful village community of Marden, Kent. With 45 pupils in each year group and potential for future expansion, Marden's children are our biggest asset. We seek passionate, determined educators ready to provide them with a positive future.

You'll join a supportive, committed team delivering a broad, balanced curriculum. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, our provision is enhanced through the Primary Years Programme (PYP), an aspirational, inquiry-led framework that delivers the National Curriculum through in-context experiences. This approach encourages children to be risk-takers, lifelong learners, and global citizens.

At Marden, every child deserves a nurturing, safe, and inspiring community. We share an ambitious vision and promote high expectations for all, continuously striving to improve. Our success is significantly bolstered by our supportive parents and carers, who are vital partners in achieving high-quality outcomes. Additionally, as part of Leigh Academies Trust, we benefit from a hub of innovative educational providers, accessing a wealth of current thinking and research.

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): amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 205.

To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Packs below, 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.

Teaching Assistant

After School Club Supervisor

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. 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.