Kickstart Your Career as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Leigh Academy Strood!
Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives and eager to launch your career in education? Do you thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment where your contribution truly matters? If so, we want to hear from you!
Leigh Academy Strood is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our welcoming and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain invaluable, hands‑on experience, develop essential skills, and build a solid foundation for a rewarding career in education.
Why Join Us?
- Welcoming and Supportive Team: At Leigh Academy Strood, you’ll be part of a collaborative and nurturing team that is committed to your success. You’ll receive guidance, mentorship, and the opportunity to grow in your role as you learn on the job.
- Vibrant and Diverse Community: Our school is proud to be a hub of diversity, fostering an inclusive and engaging environment for both students and staff.
- Real‑World Impact: You’ll play a direct role in supporting student learning and well‑being every day, making a tangible difference in their educational journey.
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll bring excellent communication skills, a natural empathy, and a collaborative spirit. Applicants should be professional, personable, and above all else, have a positive work ethic and can‑do attitude with a genuine commitment to supporting pupils. A desire to learn and develop within a school setting is a must.
Apprenticeship Summary
- Annual wage: Actual salary £14,688 per annum (Apprenticeship salary FTE £17,171)
- Working weeks: Monday – Friday, Term Time + 1-week inset
- Total hours per week: 37 (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship) – start and finish times to be agreed
- Apprenticeship duration: 18 months approx.
- Anticipated start date: September 2026
- Apprenticeship level: Advanced Level Apprenticeship (Level 3)
- Apprenticeship standard: Teaching Assistant
- Essential entry qualifications: GCSEs A* – C, Maths and English (desirable)
This is an opportunity that offers a great chance to learn on the job while earning and gaining a qualification. If you’re ready to take the first step in your career, apply now and join our incredible team at Leigh Academy Strood!
Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & 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 which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.
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