Teaching Assistant (1:1) - Fixed Term

Leigh Academy Peninsula East, Rochester

• Ref:MED887-2194-44S
• Posted:15/01/2026
• Pay:Actual salary £18,185 per annum
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:26/01/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

Leigh Academy Peninsula East has an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant (1:1) to join our team and become a key part of our caring and inclusive school community. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and making a meaningful difference to a child’s daily school experience.

Our school is more than just a place to learn - it is a place to grow. We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate individual with experience supporting SEND pupils or children with complex needs, which is vital for this role. The successful candidate will also have a strong grasp of both spoken and written English and Mathematics, alongside excellent communication skills.

In this role, you will work closely with a designated child throughout the school day, providing tailored support to help them access learning, develop independence and feel safe and supported within the school environment. You will work in partnership with class teachers, the SEN team and external professionals to meet the child’s individual needs.

This position requires a flexible, patient and proactive approach and may include supporting the child with aspects of their personal care as part of ensuring their wellbeing.

If you are a caring, approachable individual with a positive, can-do attitude, we would love to hear from you.

Join us at Leigh Academy Peninsula East and help us create a nurturing and supportive learning environment for our students.

This is a fixed-term opportunity until July 2026 and offers an actual salary of £18,185 per annum (£25,185 full-time equivalent), working 31.25 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week inset. Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:15pm.

Information about the school

I am delighted to welcome you to Leigh Academy Peninsula East. We expect our pupils to work hard be well disciplined, achieve to the best of their ability and take pride in all that they do.

Teachers ensure that they are well prepared and continuously develop themselves to enhance our provision and extend our pupils. We are unrelenting and graciously uncompromising in our approach.

As a proud member of Leigh Academies Trust we believe in the huge potential of our pupils and focus relentlessly on high aspirations and high achievement. Our aim is that every pupil will be lifelong learners and leave our school as global citizens.

Working with us: Leigh Academy Peninsula East is a small 1 form entry primary school in the beautiful village of Allhallows. We have at the core of our ethos the pursuit of the highest standards possible in education and we want to develop our pupils as well-rounded individuals and lifelong learners. We believe in high expectations, high aspirations, high motivation and high achievement for all. Our curriculum is tailored to each child as an individual and our pupils are highly engaged learners.

We use the framework of the International Baccalaureate to deliver the National Curriculum and we are now an official IB World school. As part of this, we are able to link with other IB schools within the UK and abroad. We focus on developing the learner profile attributes, which encompass the skills needed to ensure our children become confident and successful global citizens. We aim to build a community underpinned by international mindfulness, traditional values and social justice in which all members are equally valued. We are committed to ensuring the very best for our children in order for them to play a significant part in society and for them to be ready for secondary school and beyond.

We work closely within our community, having developed links with Haven holiday park, Slough Fort and Allhallows Church. We are also lucky to have extensive outdoor grounds as well as a Nursery provision. We are proud of our digital strategy with all of our children in Key stage 2 having access to a one to one device to further enhance their learning experiences.

In May 2024, the Academy received a rating of ‘Good‘ from Ofsted. 'Pupils feel safe. They understand how to keep physically and mentally healthy. There is an emphasis on every pupil becoming a ‘digital citizen’. Pupils have access to individual technology to support their learning. As a result, the school has prioritised pupils’ learning about how to stay safe online.'

Vision and Aims:​​​​​ Leigh Academy Peninsula East has at its core the pursuit of the highest standards possible in education. - We believe in high aspirations, high motivation and high achievement for all. Through our extended curriculum we seek to meet the needs of the individual. - We aim to build a community underpinned by international mindfulness, traditional values and social justice in which all members are equally valued. - We are committed to ensuring the very best for our children in order for them to play a significant part in society.

Our aim is to: - Provide every student with the knowledge, skills, self belief and motivation to be successful in their learning and lives - Build a community based on justice and a sense of personal responsibility - Promote courtesy, acceptance, tolerance and respect for others - Welcome, value and respect all who come to the academy - For our children to be life-long learners and global citizens - Build well-rounded pupils through our IB Learner Attributes

"We expect our pupils to work hard be well disciplined, achieve to the best of their ability and take pride in all that they do. Teachers ensure that they are well prepared and continuously develop themselves to enhance our provision and extend our pupils. We are unrelenting and graciously uncompromising in our approach. As a proud member of Leigh Academies Trust we believe in the huge potential of our pupils and focus relentlessly on high aspirations and high achievement. Our aim is that every pupil will be lifelong learners and leave our school as global citizens." - Lorna Rimmer, 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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