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 Tree Tops offers a fantastic opportunity to join our highly collaborative and supportive team as a Teaching Assistant
. Our TAs are pivotal to the success of our students and the support of our teachers, and we are committed to making your journey with us rewarding.

We are an exciting and creative learning setting where every voice is listened to, and we thrive on a strong teamwork ethic.

Here are just a few of the perks you can expect:

• Inspiring and Supportive Staff Team: Join colleagues committed to providing an exceptional level of education for every pupil.
• Excellent Development Opportunities: Benefit from a robust offer of continuing professional development (CPD) both within the academy and across the wider Leigh Academies Trust.
• Wider Career Progression: Access many further career opportunities through the Leigh Academies Trust, supporting your long-term ambitions.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will establish strong working relationships with staff and students alike, offering essential support in the classroom. We are seeking someone who is dedicated to prioritising the needs of the children in their care.

This role offers an actual salary of £19,013 per annum (£25,166 full-time equivalent), based on 32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:30), Term Time + 1 week of inset.

If you are ready to join an amazing academy where you will be valued and supported, we encourage you to apply today!

Leigh Academy Tree Tops is a truly happy, caring, and vibrant school nestled on the outskirts of Maidstone, boasting magnificent grounds perfect for both outdoor learning and play. We pride ourselves on providing every child with the very best start to their education through lively, engaging teaching and an exciting, broad curriculum that brings learning to life. Our well‑equipped academy features its own thriving nursery, library, two halls, a children’s kitchen, a DT workshop, and extensive outdoor areas including forest school and a science garden.

Our dedicated and collaborative staff team works tirelessly to create memorable learning experiences, fostering an environment where every child feels supported, engaged, and empowered to become a responsible, respectful, and successful individual. Come and see for yourself – our pupils are our best advert and would be delighted to proudly show you our school!

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.

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.