Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Leigh UTC Dartford, Dartford

• Ref:KCC886-4012-9S
• Posted:21/11/2025
• Pay:Actual salary £21,620 per annum
• Start Date: January 2026
• App Close Date:08/12/2025 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 UTC Dartford is looking for a motivated and engaging Teaching Assistant to support students with a range of specific needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to positively impact their development. Our students, including those with special educational needs and disadvantages, make notable progress across a variety of subjects. We are seeking adaptable and personable applicants, committed to providing excellent service for the school and Trust. Most importantly, our ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.

What does the role involve? The main aim of this role is to support our teachers to deliver academic excellence, day in, day out, with professionalism and enthusiasm. This will involve providing a comprehensive support service to the Academy including:

• Assisting students with their educational and social development, on an individual and group basis
• Providing support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Assisting teachers with the maintenance of student records
• Building and maintaining successful relationships with students, whilst treating them with respect and consideration
• Provide expertise to deliver a personalised curriculum for each pupil’s learning
• Have the highest expectation that every pupil will make sustained academic and personal progress

Information about the school

Leigh UTC Dartford is a purpose-driven and bespoke institution offering unparalleled opportunities for all stakeholders. Rooted in traditional values and responsive to both local and global change, we promote individuality, collaboration, and innovation. Our broad, balanced curriculum emphasises STEM with specialisms in engineering and computing, underpinned by the International Baccalaureate philosophy. Through inquiry-based learning and strong employer partnerships, students gain both academic excellence and vital work-related skills. Staff benefit from a respectful, collaborative environment that fosters creativity and professional growth. With a curriculum spanning the IB MYP, GCSEs, A-levels, T-levels, and the IBCP, we deliver hands-on, future-focused education that prepares students for lifelong success in STEM and beyond.

“The innovative learning environment that we provide is often the first impression, but our community remains the lasting impression”. - Kevin Watson, Principal

“Leaders, governors and the trust have high expectations of pupils’ learning. Their close monitoring of the school’s work allows them to act swiftly to make any necessary improvements. Staff feel well supported in managing their workload. They appreciate that leaders look out for their well-being”. - Ofsted 2022

“We are a community; the relationships between staff and students are highly supportive and they appreciate those who show care for them. Our colleagues support each other to be better. I couldn’t imagine working anywhere else.” - Melanie, Lead Practitioner - English

“The Leigh UTC is a place where I started my teaching journey. I was completely new to teaching and started my journey as a learning mentor in January 2019, and since then it has been very developmental. I have learned so much through some of the amazing people who I work with. It feels like everyone genuinely wants you to be your best at the UTC and I love that.” - Zaeem, Director of Learning - Computer Science

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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