Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Leigh Academy Horsmonden, Horsmonden

• Ref:KCC886-2135-124S
• Posted:22/01/2026
• Pay:Actual salary £12,825 per annum
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:02/02/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Leigh Academy Horsmonden is a warm, welcoming, and supportive primary school where staff are valued, teamwork is strong, and children are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, positive culture, and commitment to helping both pupils and staff thrive.

We are seeking a flexible and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team, supporting children across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for someone who enjoys working with different year groups and being part of a close-knit school community. While experience in a multi-age setting would be beneficial, we are primarily looking for someone with a positive, can-do attitude who is keen to make a difference.

If you are passionate about supporting children’s learning and would like to work in a school where your contribution truly matters, we would love to hear from you.

Information about the school

Here at Leigh Academy Horsmonden, our aim is to encourage lifelong learning and develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring individuals that understand the world around them while demonstrating respect. It is important to us all that Horsmonden children are prepared for life outside Horsmonden and that journey starts the minute they walk through our doors.

I feel extremely privileged to be Principal at Horsmonden Primary Academy and to work with such a dedicated, experienced and knowledgeable staff team. We are all proud to work here and firmly believe in every child achieving their best through providing inspiring, motivating and exciting learning opportunities.

As an academy we do not discriminate against pupils or staff because of their sex, race, disability, religion or beliefs or sexual orientation. We have established a clear vision with equality of opportunity at the very heart of this, with an unwavering commitment to ensure the success of every single pupil.

Our curriculum is framed by the Primary Years Programme, from the International Baccalaureate and we strongly believe in the 10 learner profile attributes. They represent the capacities and responsibilities for intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth. Together, staff and children are: inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk takers, balanced and reflective.

Our recent Ofsted report from October 2023 confirms pupils thrive at Leigh Academy Horsmonden and a clear set of learning attributes help pupils recognise what they need to do to be successful. The highly prized ‘Horsmonden Heroes’ awards motivate pupils and identify when these behaviours are demonstrated.

Horsmonden School was founded in 1853 and we have been at the heart of the community ever since. We are proud to have an active, supportive parent body and excellent links with the local community enabling us to work closely together, providing the best experiences for the children of Horsmonden.

If you would like to find out more, please contact the school office to book a guided tour. I look forward to meeting you!

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

Documents

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• Job Pack