Teaching Assistant

Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits. Are you seeking a new opportunity to join a highly successful comprehensive school that provides an outstanding education of excellence for all? Would you thrive when working with other committed and innovative members of staff who embody sector leading educational practice? If so, Leigh Academy Halley is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join us in September 2026. The successful candidate will provide support both inside and outside of the classroom to help students succeed. This is a truly fantastic opportunity for a passionate Teaching Assistant to become part of a well-established, highly collaborative, and successful inclusion team that works hard to ensure that students receive the highest quality education. We are proud to have been awarded an exceptional standing in our Ofsted report in November 2025 for our SEND provision and outcomes. We are an exceptionally inclusive Academy where all pupils are welcome, and all are catered for extremely well. This has a transformational impact on the extent to which all pupils succeed personally and academically during their time at the Academy and beyond. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and dynamic staffing body of committed, creative, and hardworking staff who enjoy coming to work as they benefit from: A calm, organised and professional environment. An Academy culture that is committed to the holistic development of children. A clear and consistent Behaviour Policy. A visible and approachable Leadership Team. A comprehensive weekly CPD Programme that supports staff in their academic and pastoral roles. We’d like to hear from you if you would like to: Support, assist, and supervise students during lessons and at lunchtimes. Work with individuals or groups of students to address targets identified in their indivi