Teaching Assistant (Apprentice)


Company:	Leigh Academies Trust
Salary:	Actual salary £13,970 per annum (£17,171 full-time equivalent)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dartford, DA1 5TF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

Leigh UTC Dartford has a fantastic opportunity to appoint a Teaching Assistant (Apprentice) to join and support our highly successful academy.

What does the role involve? The main aim of this role is to support our teachers to deliver academic excellence, day in, day out, with professionalism and enthusiasm.

Apprenticeship Summary

Annual wage: Actual salary £14,769 per annum (£17,171 full-time equivalent)

Working weeks: Monday - Friday,8am - 3:30pm, Term Time + 1 week inset

Total hours per week: 37 (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship)

Apprenticeship duration: 18 months + EPA (end point assessment)

Anticipated start date: As soon as possible

Apprenticeship level: Level 3

Apprenticeship standard: Teaching Assistant

Entry qualifications: GCSEs A* - C, Maths and English (desirable)

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Future prospects: This apprenticeship could be the start of a very promising career within the wider business. We endeavour to offer further employment following successful performance and completion of the Level 3 course with future opportunities to extend your training with a higher level apprenticeship programme. We offer in-house Continuing Professional Development and you’ll be part of a highly experienced and efficient team – you’ll be learning from the very best!

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