Teaching Assistant - EYFS


Company:	Leigh Academies Trust
Salary:	Actual salary £18,143 per annum (£26,016 full-time equivalent)
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Ebbsfleet Valley, DA10 1AD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	21 Oct 2026
Closing date:	2 Nov 2026

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Summary

Candidates must hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification in order to comply with staff: child EYFS ratios. You can check your qualification(s) by visiting the .gov website. Shortlisted candidates will be required to bring evidence of their qualification(s) to their interview.

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard has a fantastic opportunity to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join and support our classes in our highly successful academy that opened in 2017. This role is based with our Preschool.

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.

Essential requirements

Each and every member of staff, regardless of their position or seniority, is expected to participate in the overall running of the school and to act as a positive role model for our students. In and out of the classroom you will encourage and promote positive behaviour and effectively manage any situation that threatens to impact on the progress of other students. We are looking for someone who demonstrates the following: Have high expectations of teaching and learning. A commitment to being a positive role model and contributing to the school's positive ethos. The ability to work collaboratively with both children and colleagues. A keen desire to develop professionally. Recent experience working with SEN students in an educational setting. Independence, resilience, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

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