Teaching Assistant (Apprentice) - Fixed Term

Leigh Academy Minster, Sheerness

  • Ref:KCC1-10101-111S
  • Posted:21/07/2025
  • Pay:Actual salary £13,934 per annum
  • Start Date:September 2025
  • App Close Date:01/09/2025 at 23:45
  • Interviews:TBC

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Kickstart Your Career as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Leigh Academy Minster!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives and eager to launch your career in education? Do you thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment where your contribution truly matters? If so, we want to hear from you!

Leigh Academy Minster is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our welcoming and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain invaluable, hands-on experience, develop essential skills, and build a solid foundation for a rewarding career in education.

Why Join Us?

  • Welcoming and Supportive Team: At Leigh Academy Minster, you'll be part of a collaborative and nurturing team that is committed to your success. You'll receive guidance, mentorship, and the opportunity to grow in your role as you learn on the job.

  • Vibrant and Diverse Community: Our school is proud to be a hub of diversity, fostering an inclusive and engaging environment for both students and staff.

  • Real-World Impact: You'll play a direct role in supporting student learning and well-being every day, making a tangible difference in their educational journey.

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll bring excellent communication skills, a natural empathy, and a collaborative spirit. Applicants should be professional, personable, and above all else, have a positive work ethic and can-do attitude with a genuine commitment to supporting pupils. A desire to learn and develop within a school setting is a must.

If you're ready to start your career in education with real-world experience and dedicated support, apply today!

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Apprenticeship Summary
Working weeks: Monday - Friday during school Term time + 1 week
Total hours per week (on average): 37 hours per week (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship Programme)
Apprenticeship duration: Approx. 18 months + End Point Assessment (EPA)
Programme delivery type: All modules are delivered as online learning which can be completed at your place of work
Start date: September 2025
Apprenticeship level: Advanced Level Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Apprenticeship standard: Teaching Assistant
Essential entry qualifications: 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or equivalent, including Mathematics and English.

This position offers an actual salary of £13,934 per annum (£16,200 full time equivalent) based on 37 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week inset.

This is an opportunity that offers a great chance to learn on the job while earning and gaining a qualification. If you're ready to take the first step in your career, apply now and join our incredible team at Leigh Academy Minster!

If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information please contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor) on amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk

Information about the school

We are privileged to welcome you to Leigh Academy Minster, an institution where innovation and excellence will combine with respect and integrity to ensure all young people who study with us go on to lead happy, successful lives. We are a brand-new mixed secondary academy set up to provide an excellent, well-rounded education for children in our fantastic community.

Located in the vibrant town of Minster, our academy serves as a hub of learning, creativity, and community engagement. With state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated staff, and a commitment to excellence in all that we do, Leigh Academy Minster is not just a place of learning but a home where aspirations are nurtured, achievements celebrated, and dreams realised.

We are strong believers that education has the ability to change lives, and our academy will give students the opportunity to develop themselves both academically and personally through the integration of both traditional and digital approaches to learning. A student’s ownership and responsibility of their own learning is key to this, and we am committed to providing our young people with the tools, opportunities and support to develop all aspects of their academic and personal lives in partnership with their families.

Our mission

Leigh Academy Minster’s students will be the embodiment of ‘The Minster Way’ through a zero-tolerance approach to bullying and negative behaviours, ensuring a calm, purposeful learning environment that provides exceptional personal development opportunities.

The academy will provide all students with a high-quality academic education through the internationally recognised International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum in Key Stage 3, as well as national academic and vocational qualifications in Key Stages 4 and 5.

Students will receive excellent pastoral care through Leigh Academies Trust’s highly effective small school model, with a dedicated team of leaders and specialists supporting all aspects of a child’s education at the academy. As part of the Leigh Academies Trust, we benefit from a network of support and expertise, enabling us to stay at the forefront of educational innovation and best practice. Together, we work collaboratively to create a positive and inclusive school culture where every member of our community feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Expert teachers will educate students across our subject-based curriculum from year 7 onwards in a high-quality classroom environment. Lessons will be grounded in the principles of highly effective teaching, informed by cutting-edge pedagogical research, ensuring students receive consistent and adaptable teaching to facilitate rapid academic progress.

At the heart of our ethos is a belief in the power of education to transform lives and unlock opportunities. Through a diverse and engaging curriculum, enriched with extracurricular activities and real-world experiences, we strive to ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and instill a lifelong love of learning in our students.

‘Join us on our journey of excellence, where every day brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference. Together, let's inspire greatness and shape the future.’ Mathieu Stevens, Principal

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Talent Team, Leigh Academies Trust
  • Address:Carnation Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 2SX
  • Telephone: 01634 412 258
  • Email: Joinus@LATrust.org.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.