Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Leigh Academy Dartford, Dartford

• Ref:KCC886-2069-57S
• Posted:10/11/2025
• Pay:Actual salary £21,912 per annum
• Start Date:January 2026
• App Close Date:24/11/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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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 Dartford has a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team and provide support for pupils within our school.

This is a unique opportunity to work at a internationally-minded, outstanding academy which is embedded both in the local and global community. Our children learn to be 'Determined, Persistent Achievers' who we believe will change the world for the better. At the core of achieving this is high-quality CPD for our entire team and a belief in the importance of consistently high expectations for all.

This is a fixed term opportunity until July 2026 and offers an actual salary £21,912 per annum (£25,136 full time equivalent) based on 37.5 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week inset. The working hours for this role is 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday.

We are looking for someone demonstrates the following:

• Have high expectations of teaching and learning
• To be a positive role model
• To contribute to the positive ethos of the school
• Be able to work collaboratively with a range of children and adults
• Be keen to develop as a professional
• Previous, recent experience in a similar education setting
• Being independent and able to work under pressure

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 Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 245.

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.

Information about the school

Leigh Academy Dartford is a highly successful three form entry primary school in Dartford, catering for children between the ages of three and eleven. We provide children with meaningful opportunities and experiences to become global citizens who have a desire to learn. "We are an accredited IB school and are currently implementing the PYP (Primary Years programme of the International Baccalaureate). Learning is built upon experiences that are real and relevant. Whilst we follow the National Curriculum we also respond to the interests and needs of the children to ensure that each term the activities excite and engage everyone." Our purpose is to equip our children to be internationally-minded and to possess the essential skills they need to be successful and engaged in all their learning throughout their educational careers and within their future vocations. Our aim is to send all our pupils onwards so they become lifelong learners, who are successful, confident and responsible citizens with a desire to improve the world in which they live.

At Leigh Academy Dartford, we pride ourselves on nurturing our children to become determined, persistent achievers who will change the world. As a member of our team, you will be well-supported and provided with opportunities to develop yourself as a teacher and professional. Our pupils have said that they would like kind, happy and enthusiastic teachers who make learning fun, but also help them to achieve their very best!

Job Contact Information

• Name:Elene Redelinghuys (Recruitment Advisor)
• Address:St Albans Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1TE
• Telephone: (01322) 224453
• Email: rebecca.roberts@dartfordprimary.org.uk

Fax: (01322) 290621

Documents

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• Job Pack | Teaching Assistant | Leigh Academy Dartford