Lead Teaching Assistant

Lead Teaching Assistant (2 Positions Available) Kingsbury Green Academy Salary: NJC Grade G, £29,064-£31,022 (DOE) FTE Contract: Positions are both permanent, part time, term time only (39 weeks per year). 21.5 Hours Per Week Actual Salary: £14,526-£15,505 (DOE) per annum Working Pattern: 08:00-16:00 Monday-Friday, 3 days per week (20 min and 30 min unpaid break) 17 Hours Per Week Actual Salary: £11,486-£12,259 (DOE) per annum Working Pattern: 08:30-15:00, 3 days per week (20 min and 30 min unpaid break) Closing date: 8am, 13th July 2026 Interview Date: TBC Anticipated Start Date: September 2026 Job Overview We are looking for 2 enthusiastic and dedicated Lead Teaching Assistants who is passionate about supporting students to achieve their full potential. As a successful candidate, you will have experience of working with young people with SEND, strong literacy intervention skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and families. As a proactive and resilient team player, you will lead and coordinate targeted support programmes, promote inclusion and independence, and work collaboratively across the academy to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed. Full details can be found in the recruitment pack. Why choose us? Kingsbury Green Academy, part of Ascend Learning Trust, is a forward‑thinking and ambitious 11-18 academy set in a beautiful Wiltshire location. Rated Good by Ofsted, we are committed to high standards, personal development and preparing young people for successful futures. At Ascend Learning Trust, our motto — Together we Belong, Believe, Become.— guides everything we do. We create a genuine sense of belonging and deliver a holistic, world‑class education that opens doors for every young person, no matter their starting point. Our shared values of Compassion, Aspiration, Respect, Dedication and Integrity shape our culture and inspire us to provide unmissable education and limitless horizons. When you join us, you become part of a supportive, ambitious community that invests in its people and develops high‑calibre professionals. We foster kindness, inclusivity and high expectations, and we welcome colleagues who want to make a meaningful difference every day. What We Offer Health & Wellbeing Free annual flu vaccines Discounted gym memberships 24/7 counselling helpline Annual Wellbeing Day* Generous holiday allowance Flexible working solutions Optional health and fitness schemes* Financial Discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers Excellent Pension Schemes, including 21.3% employer contributions for support staff Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes* Career Progression Instructional Coaching for teaching roles Supportive performance development Apprenticeship and training opportunities Internal progression pathways Recognition and long-service awards *Please note some allowances are only applicable on completion of a successful probation. Please no