Competitive salary with progression opportunities Local Government Pension Scheme 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service collaborative MAT network additional LAT benefits. Are you passionate about helping young people reach their full potential? Do you believe that true education is about inspiring curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning? Leigh Academy Mascalls is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in helping our students thrive - both academically and personally - within our unique small-school College model. As a Teaching Assistant, you ll work closely with teachers and students to create an engaging, inclusive learning environment where every student can succeed. From providing in-class support and small-group interventions to encouraging positive attitudes and resilience, you ll make a tangible difference every single day. Within our welcoming and collaborative community, you ll be part of a team that truly lives its values. We are committed to ensuring every young person receives not only a high-quality education but also the guidance and encouragement they need to grow as confident, kind, and capable individuals. If you re compassionate, proactive, and ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people, we d love to hear from you. The basis of this role is permanent, working 33.75 hours per week, Term Time 2 weeks of inset and offering an actual salary of 19,607 per annum ( 24,366 full-time equivalent). Working with us at Leigh Academy Mascalls Leigh Academy Mascalls is a high-achieving, community-focused school where every student is known, supported and challenged to thrive. Our unique small school modeldivided into four distinct collegesfosters a personalised learning environment, empowering students to achieve their full potential in a nurturing and ambitious setting. Recognised by Ofsted as a Good school with Outstanding leadership and behaviour, we re proud of our culture of high expectations, strong relationships and a shared commitment to excellence. As noted in our latest inspection, Mascalls is a happy place to be where staff feel valued and where leadership is focused on supporting both student and staff success. Our modern facilities combine light, open spaces with character-rich buildings, creating an inspiring environment for teaching and learning. Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned educator, you ll join a team driven by innovation, professional growth and a passion for transforming lives. Be part of our journey toward excellencewhere your ideas are valued, your impact is real, and your career can truly flourish. To find out more about Leigh Academy Mascalls, 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.