Teaching Assistant (ASD)

Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits. Leigh Academy Wilmington has an exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistant (ASD) to join their dedicated team from September 2026. If you are seeking to join a highly successful academy, become a part of an outstanding provision, and wish to provide high-quality teaching support to our students, this is the perfect role for you! By joining our dynamic SEN Department, our successful candidate will provide support for pupils who have a range of specific needs, offering a true opportunity for changing lives of those with most need and making a real difference to their development. Applicants should be adaptable, personable and committed to providing an excellent service on behalf of the school and wider Trust, and above all else our appointed candidate will have a positive work ethic and can-do attitude. Experience of working with young people with SEMH/SLCN and also delivering small group interventions would be desirable. This is a permanent opportunity, offering an actual salary of £21,646 per annum (£25,166 full-time equivalent) based on 37 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week of inset. The start and finish times are 8.00am - 4.00pm, Monday to Friday with a 3:30pm finish on one of the days. 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 Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 245. 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 r