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Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Leigh Academy Molehill, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2007-136S
  • Posted:09/01/2026
  • Pay:Actual salary £19,013 per annum
  • Start Date:February 2026
  • App Close Date:02/03/2026 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 Molehill has an exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our highly collaborative and supportive team in February 2026. Our teaching support team is pivotal to our success in the classroom and supporting children to reach their full potential.

Why you’ll love working with us:

  • Support young learners every day – assist children in developing key skills in reading, writing, maths, and social confidence through one-to-one or small group support.

  • Work within a nurturing and collaborative team – support class teachers and our Inclusion/SEND team to ensure all children feel included, safe, and inspired to learn.

  • Help shape a positive learning environment – contribute to a school culture where curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning are celebrated.

  • Opportunities to develop your skills – receive training and guidance to grow in your role and enhance your career in education.

Our Teaching Assistants are pivotal to our success in the classroom, providing essential support for both students and teachers. You'll work closely with primary-aged children, including those with additional needs, and play a key role in their school day, from classroom support to lunchtime activities.

This is a fixed term position offering an actual salary of £19,013 per annum (£25,166 full-time equivalent) based on 32.5 hours per week (8.30 am - 3.30 am Monday-Friday), Term Time + 1 week inset.

 

Information about the school

I am delighted to welcome you to Leigh Academy Molehill.

The sense of pride that we each feel here at Molehill is strengthened by our commitment to placing our pupils at the centre of their learning. Teachers have embedded a culture of high expectations; we will all do whatever it takes to create better life opportunities for our children, who deserve the very best. We care about our pupils and the communities we serve, and driven by the strong moral purpose, we work together to achieve excellence for all, creating confident, resilient children.

Our pledge to parents is that we will provide every pupil with the knowledge, skills, self-belief and motivation to be successful in their learning and lives. At Leigh Academy Molehill, we promote the International Baccalaureate Learner Profile Attributes to support the development of life-long learners. Our pupils are inquirers, our curriculum develops their natural curiosity and allows them to apply their thinking skills creatively. We strive to ensure that, through our excellent teaching, pupils become highly articulate communicators who act with integrity and honesty. Our pupils demonstrate on a daily basis that they are caring individuals, and they, like us, want to make a positive difference to the lives of others.

Our recent OFSTED inspection from 2024 has confirmed that we have A ‘highly ambitious curriculum’ and ‘Dedicated and skilful staff remove barriers to ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn well’. We were graded OUTSTANDING for the quality of education, Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes, Personal development, Leadership and management and Early years provision.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Laura Smith
  • Address:Hereford Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7ND
  • Telephone: 01622 751 729
  • 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.