Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard, Swanscombe

• Ref:KCC886-2076-46S
• Posted:08/08/2019
• Pay:£15,840 fte, actual salary £11,741 per annum
• Start Date:Early September 2019
• App Close Date:27/08/2019 at 23:00
• Interviews:TBC

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About the role:  Cherry Orchard Primary Academy has a fantastic opportunity to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join and support our classes within our academy that recently opened in September 2017.  This is a brand new role as we continue to expand as a school, and is ideal for those who genuinely have a passion for helping children within a primary setting. The working basis for the successful candidate will be on a fixed term contract in the first instance for one academic year, 32.5 hours per week during Term Time and 1 week inset (with an actual annual salary of £11,741 based on hours).  We offer a wonderful working environment with the friendliest staff and pupils! 

Our successful candidate will be confident and happy to work in any of the primary key stages i.e. Early Years, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, though we will try to accommodate preferences where possible.  

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​​
• Work together with families and other agencies to ensure every pupil is valued, challenged and supported
• Have the highest expectation that every pupil will make sustained academic and personal progress

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

Being part of the Leigh Academies Trust:  Being part of a successful multi-academy trust allows the academy to share best practice and collaborate with colleagues from a number of other schools in the local area.  

Diversity at our core:  As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of age, gender, race, beliefs or disabilities which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.

The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.

Information about the school

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is a two-form entry primary academy for children aged 3 to 11, located in the heart of Ebbsfleet Garden City. Since opening in 2017, it has grown steadily and now operates at full capacity from Nursery through Year 6, including a specialist centre for speech, communication, and language needs. The academy offers a high-quality, inclusive education within modern facilities, aiming to inspire a lifelong love of learning. It fosters a safe, supportive environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. With a focus on resilience, motivation, and consistent pastoral care, the academy promotes strong values and collaboration among staff to ensure the best outcomes for all learners.

The academy has been judged as Outstanding by Ofsted at their recent inspection in November 2021, having been evaluated as outstanding in each of the five areas of inspection, Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management and Early Years Provision.

"Leaders and staff benefit greatly from Leigh Academies Trust’s wealth of expertise. ,The extensive training programme from the trust ensures all staff develop professionally in their craft. Senior leaders offer the right support and coaching to develop new subject leaders’ knowledge. Staff are glowing in their praise for leaders’ support and care shown to them. They say the principal’s door is always open to staff if they need to talk". - Ofsted 2021

"At Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard, we are committed to providing a quality, inclusive education where all children are able to achieve their full potential, building on a firm foundation of secure reading, writing and number skills." - Julie Forsythe, Principal

Job Contact Information

• Name:Holly Neve (Talent Manager)
• Address:Cherry Orchard, Castle Hill, Ebbsfleet Valley, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 1AD
• Telephone: 01322 242011
• Email: info@cherryorchard.latrust.org.uk