Teaching Assistant – Leigh Academy Strood
Leigh Academy Strood is seeking an enthusiastic teaching assistant who will support and include SEN and EAL pupils within the school. The role involves working within a class to provide appropriate one‑to‑one support or small‑group support for pupils of any ability and curriculum area.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with progression opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service
- Collaborative MAT network
- Additional LAT benefits
Salary & Working Hours
This is a permanent opportunity offering a salary of £21,543 per annum (£25,185 full‑time equivalent). Working 37 hours per week during term time plus one week of inset.
Responsibilities
- Provide support for pupils with a range of specific needs, including SEN and EAL.
- Deliver one‑to‑one and small‑group support within the classroom.
- Support pupils with SEMH/SLCN and deliver small group interventions.
- Assist in the implementation of the Special Resource Provision for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Qualifications & Skills
- Adaptable, personable and committed to providing excellent service.
- Positive work ethic and can‑do attitude.
- Experience working with young people, particularly primary aged, with SEMH/SLCN.
- Desirable experience delivering small‑group interventions.
Staffing & Diversity
Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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