Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 18 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £22,893 to £23,219 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Actual salary £22,893 - £23,219 (£29,653 - £30,075 full time equivalent) based on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 October 2025 |
| Location: | Blackheath, South East London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Leigh Academies Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 008657 |
Summary
Leigh Academy Blackheath are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join their established team!
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting students' learning and development, assisting teachers in the classroom, and helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
In this role, you will support students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and delivery, help manage classroom behaviour to maintain a productive atmosphere, and provide general administrative support to the teaching staff.
We're looking for someone with a passion for education and working with young people. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as are patience, adaptability, and a positive attitude. While prior experience in a school setting is a plus, it is not essential.
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 Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 245.
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.
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting students' learning and development, assisting teachers in the classroom, and helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
In this role, you will support students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and delivery, help manage classroom behaviour to maintain a productive atmosphere, and provide general administrative support to the teaching staff.
We're looking for someone with a passion for education and working with young people. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as are patience, adaptability, and a positive attitude. While prior experience in a school setting is a plus, it is not essential.
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 Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 245.
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.