Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Leigh Academy Tree Tops, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2004-165S
• Posted:31/03/2025
• Pay:Actual salary £18,437 per annum
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:12/05/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Leigh Academy Tree Tops has a fantastic opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our highly collaborative and supportive team. Our Teaching Assistants are pivotal to our success in the classroom and provide a great deal of support for our teachers, therefore our successful candidate will be able to establish strong working relationships with staff and students alike.

Leigh Academy Tree Tops is seeking someone who;

• is dedicated to the job and prioritises the needs of the children in their care.
• has experience of working with primary aged children and preferably experience of working with children who have need
• is prepared to support children with their personal care
• is resilient and solution-focused

The successful candidate will need to have relevant experience and/or qualifications in working with primary-aged children. We are also looking for proven high standards of both spoken and written English and Mathematics. Being able to communicate effectively with children and adults is essential, together with a friendly and approachable manner. Our newly appointed Teaching Assistants will be able to work using their own initiative and can demonstrate effective behaviour management skills. In return, they will join a supportive environment with plenty of development opportunities within the academy and across the wider Trust.

There are many perks to being a teaching assistant at Leigh Academy Tree Tops. Here are just a few of what to expect:

• An inspiring and supportive staff team committed to providing a good level of education for every pupil.
• An excellent offer of continuing professional development for all staff.
• An exciting and creative learning setting where everyone is listened to and there is a very strong teamwork ethic.
• Many wider career opportunities through the Leigh Academies Trust.

This role offers an actual salary £18,437 per annum (£24,404 full time equivalent) based on 32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 08:30-15:30), Term Time + 1 week of inset.

We strongly recommend that you come to visit our setting so that you can see in action what an inspiring and purposeful environment it is, for both pupils and adults. If you would be interested in booking a visit or a call with the academy, please contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor) on amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk.

Information about the school

Our Academy is a happy, caring and vibrant community which offers a stimulating and safe learning environment. By developing potential, drive and self-esteem we help everyone to become a unique, responsible, respectful, happy, motivated and successful individual. In June 2019 we were judged by Ofsted to be a GOOD school with Outstanding for Leadership and management and also for pupils’ personal development and welfare. We are so proud and happy! Check out our celebration ‘flash mob’ video to see us dancing with joy!

The Academy is well equipped, having its own Nursery, library, 2 halls, a child friendly kitchen for cooking lessons and extensive outdoor areas including outdoor classrooms, a forest and a sports field. We aim to give every child the very best start to their education through lively and engaging teaching using an exciting, broad and balanced curriculum. We want our children to enjoy a wide range of experiences which bring the curriculum to life and make learning active, meaningful and relevant. All our staff work hard to ensure the best possible quality of education for the children in every class.

Our website aims to give you a taste of what we do at Tree Tops, along with a range of information, including ways to support your child’s learning at home.

Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you require further information.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Elene Redelinghuys (Recruitment Advisor)
• Address:Brishing Lane, Maidstone , Kent, ME15 9EZ
• Telephone: 01622 754 888
• Email: office@treetopsprimaryacademy.org.uk

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• Job Description