Leigh Academy Peninsula East has an incredible opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our team and become a key part of our vibrant school community. If you have a passion for helping young people thrive and are ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. Our school is more than just a place to learnit's a place to grow. We're looking for a highly motivated individual with experience supporting children in Key Stage 2, a strong grasp of both spoken and written English and Mathematics, and excellent communication skills. In this role, you'll work directly with our students, helping them unlock their full potential. We also see this as a fantastic development opportunity for the right person. You'll gain valuable classroom experience by covering classes for a few hours a week, and you can claim for this extra responsibility. It's a great chance to hone your teaching skills and prepare for your next career move. If you are a proactive and approachable person with a can-do attitude, we'd love to hear from you. Join us at Leigh Academy Peninsula East and help us create a fantastic learning environment for our students. This is a fixed-term opportunity until July 2026 and offers an actual salary of 18,923 per annum ( 25,185 full-time equivalent), working 32.5 hours per week, Term Time 1 week inset. Working with us at Leigh Academy Peninsula East Leigh Academy Peninsula East is a thriving one-form entry primary school in Allhallows. Our core ethos is pursuing the highest educational standards, fostering well-rounded, lifelong learners with high expectations and high achievement for all. Our curriculum is tailored to each child, ensuring highly engaged learners. We are incredibly proud of our "Good" overall Ofsted judgment from May 2024, which included "Outstanding" ratings for Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Early Years Provision. We also prioritise staff well-being, with the school day finishing at 2 pm every Wednesday for dedicated bespoke training. As an official International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, we use the IB framework to deliver the National Curriculum, linking with other IB schools and developing confident global citizens. Our extensive outdoor grounds, Nursery provision, and 1:1 digital device strategy for Key Stage 2 further enhance learning experiences. Discover more about our vibrant academy by visiting our website. Applying for this Opportunity Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don t hesitate to contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor): amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 205. To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we re looking for. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline. 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 - you can read more about it on our Careers site. 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.