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. If you're ready to start your career in education with real-world experience and dedicated support, apply today! To find out more about ConnectEd, click here. Apprenticeship Summary Annual wage: Actual salary 13,934 per annum (Apprenticeship salary FTE 16,200) 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: As soon as possible 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! Working with us at Leigh Academy Strood Leigh Academy Strood is a vibrant and inclusive school community where students are empowered to be kind, respectful, resilient, and inquisitive. Since opening in 2009, we ve transformed educational outcomes in Strood, with a strong academic culture built on high expectations, a global curriculum, and a commitment to personal development. We offer outstanding facilities, including purpose-built classrooms and exceptional sports spaces, designed to support learning at every level. As an IB World School, our curriculum fosters curiosity, lifelong learning and global citizenship. Our recent Ofsted inspection confirmed that Leigh Academy Strood continues to be a Good school, with particular praise for our ambitious curriculum and culture of high expectations. We are also proud to have been awarded ADHD Friendly School statusrecognising our inclusive practices and support for neurodiverse students. Staff benefit from regular coaching, dedicated CPD time, a sensible workload approach, and access to trust-wide resources. Our centralised behaviour systems allow for disruption-free classrooms, enabling teachers to focus on what matters mostteaching and inspiring students. Join a passionate, forward-thinking team making a real differencewhere your growth is valued, and your impact truly matters. To find out more about Leigh Academy Strood, please click here. 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.