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 Horsmonden is a warm, welcoming, and supportive primary school where staff are valued, teamwork is strong, and children are at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a flexible, proactive, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team. Working in the heart of the Horsmonden community, you will play a pivotal role in helping us build a happy, inclusive environment where children are encouraged to be brave thinkers, curious inquirers, and caring classmates every single day.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will support high-quality teaching and learning within our vibrant, IB-aligned environment. You will deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions that help pupils overcome hurdles, discover their strengths, and celebrate their personal successes.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong initiative and join a warm, supportive staff team with fantastic continuous training opportunities and career development across our trust network.

If you are committed to making a difference and would like to work in a school where your skills and contribution are truly valued, we would love to hear from you.

Working with us at Leigh Academy Horsmonden

Leigh Academy Horsmonden is a school committed to encouraging lifelong learning and developing inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring individuals. Our core aim is to prepare every child for life beyond Horsmonden from the moment they walk through our doors.

As part of our dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable team, you'll contribute to providing inspiring, motivating, and exciting learning opportunities that enable every child to achieve their best. Our curriculum is framed by the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), developing well-rounded individuals through its learner profile attributes. Together, staff and children are: inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective.

Founded in 1853, we remain at the heart of our community, benefiting from an active, supportive parent body and excellent local links. These connections allow us to work closely together, ensuring the best experiences for the children of Horsmonden.

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 removed] / [phone removed].

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. 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.