Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Woodlands; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Tonbridge is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team in February 2026. The role involves motivating and supporting pupils in a primary school setting, fostering their independence and confidence. The position offers a competitive salary of £18,260 per annum, part-time hours with a focus on collaborative education and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, caring, and adaptable.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service

Additional LAT benefits

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and adaptable individual who enjoys supporting children.
• Experience in a primary school setting is beneficial.
• Capable of motivating and supporting pupils individually.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative team to support children's learning.
• Motivate and assist pupils in small groups or individually.
• Foster a caring and positive learning environment.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Energetic

Adaptable

Caring

Teamwork

Supportive of pupils

Experience with children

Job description

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 Marden has an exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our highly collaborative and supportive team in February 2026. Our teaching support team is pivotal to our success in the classroom and supporting children to reach their full potential.

Our Successful Candidate Will Be

• Enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable
• Caring
• Capable of working independently and in a team
• Able to motivate and support pupils individually or in small groups
• Experienced in working with children or in a primary school setting

Join Our Team Because

• We care - about our pupils through our human scale approach to education, our staff and their well‑being and the communities that we serve, driven by our high ideals and strong moral values.
• We have boundless ambition - to achieve excellence for all and create confident young adults with high levels of resilience and integrity.
• We work together - as one team in the belief that we are greater than the sum of our parts. We foster an enterprising culture through collaboration and in close partnership with industry and other educators.
• We keep getting better - using our ‘can‑do’ attitude towards continuous improvement and innovation.

All of the staff at Marden are committed to ensuring that the school keeps its friendly, caring atmosphere whilst ensuring that children develop a broad range of life skills. We want all the children to become confident, independent learners who show respect for one another and can talk articulately about their feelings and ideas.

This is a fixed term position offering an actual salary of £18,260 per annum (£25,136 full‑time equivalent) based on 31.25 hours per week (8.30 am - 3.15 am Monday-Friday), Term Time + 1 week inset.