Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Maternity Cover, term time only
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £21,642 to £23,441 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | LN6 9WF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | L.E.A.D. Academy Trust |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Your Role
Witham St Hughs Academy, part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our committed team. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing, and development, helping every child to reach their full potential.
This vacancy is for the purpose of maternity cover.
Key responsibilities:
Supporting pupils in the classroom, both individually and in small groups
Assisting teachers in preparing and delivering engaging lessons
Helping to create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
Promoting independence, confidence, and resilience in pupils
Supporting pupils with additional needs, where required
Assisting with classroom organisation and administrative tasks
We are looking for someone who:
Has a genuine passion for working with children
Is patient, caring, and committed to inclusion
Has good literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
Works well as part of a team and shows initiative
In return, we offer:
A welcoming and supportive academy community
Training and development opportunities, including access to apprenticeship pathways and professional qualifications
The chance to make a real difference to children’s education and lives
Witham St Hughs Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Witham St Hughs Academy, part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our committed team. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing, and development, helping every child to reach their full potential.
This vacancy is for the purpose of maternity cover.
Key responsibilities:
Supporting pupils in the classroom, both individually and in small groups
Assisting teachers in preparing and delivering engaging lessons
Helping to create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
Promoting independence, confidence, and resilience in pupils
Supporting pupils with additional needs, where required
Assisting with classroom organisation and administrative tasks
We are looking for someone who:
Has a genuine passion for working with children
Is patient, caring, and committed to inclusion
Has good literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
Works well as part of a team and shows initiative
In return, we offer:
A welcoming and supportive academy community
Training and development opportunities, including access to apprenticeship pathways and professional qualifications
The chance to make a real difference to children’s education and lives
Witham St Hughs Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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