Teaching Assistant and Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Barnsole Primary School, Gillingham

• Ref:MED887-2396-114S
• Posted:09/06/2025
• Pay:TA post D2 4. HLTA post C2
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:23/06/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:27th June 2025

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Make a Big Difference Every Day – TA + HLTA Role at Barnsole

Hours: 32.5 hours per week,  (TA 30.5 hours + 2 hours HLTA) 38 weeks per year

Are you a dedicated and passionate teaching assistant ready to take the next step in your career? Or perhaps you're an experienced TA looking for a new challenge in a school that puts children at the heart of everything?

Barnsole Primary School is looking to appoint a warm, enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant with the ability to deliver HLTA-level support for two hours a week. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team where every adult plays a vital role in shaping confident, resilient and inspired learners.

What You’ll Do

• Support pupils with their learning across a range of ages and needs

• Deliver small group interventions and in-class support

• Work closely with teachers and support staff to provide a positive and engaging classroom experience

• Lead a class during HLTA time (2 hours/week) with confidence and creativity

• Help foster an inclusive, nurturing learning environment where every child feels seen and supported

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in a relevant subject

• Experience working with children across KS1 and/or KS2

• A calm, adaptable and proactive approach

• A team player who shares our values of kindness, curiosity and aspiration

• Someone confident in leading learning and supporting pupil progress

We offer

• A close-knit school community where staff work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for children.

• A supportive, collaborative team environment with experienced colleagues dedicated to achieving excellence in education.

• A positive and inclusive school culture where respect, high expectations, and a commitment to student success define everything we do.

• Term Time Only! 

• National terms and conditions, including Local Government Pension scheme.

• A comprehensive CPD programme and opportunities for career progression to support your personal and professional growth.

• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme and Well-being initiatives to help you succeed in both your career and your well-being.

We encourage visits to our school so you can see what makes us so special. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on  01634 33340

You’ll find further details about the role, school, and trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached. Applications must be submitted online via the My New Term website before the deadline. 

Please note that we may interview and appoint candidates as applications are received, so don’t delay—apply today!

Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Maritime Academy Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks. In line with safeguarding guidance, we may carry out online checks on shortlisted candidates.Further information about the Trust is available at www.Maritimeacademytrust.org and the school at https://www.barnsoleprimary.medway.sch.uk/

Information about the school

Barnsole Primary School is part of the Maritime Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools based in Greenwich, Bexley, Kent and Medway. Our academies have transformed through targeted collaboration, innovative ideas and an entrepreneurial curriculum which equips children with leadership and life skills.

Barnsole Primary is an outstanding three-form community primary school situated in Medway with a thriving school nursery on site.

We are committed to providing a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment where each one of our pupils can achieve their potential and flourish academically and socially. We have exceptionally high expectations of all our pupils and endeavour to nurture their self-confidence and self-esteem so that they can be the best they can be.

Relationships with parents and our wider community is something we put right at the top of our agenda. If you would like to visit please do not hesitate to contact us and we also actively encourage feedback so if you feel there is something we can do better please let us know.

Our recent successful Ofsted Inspection in February 2024 graded Barnsole as ‘Good’ which is a recognition of the all the hard work and commitment shown by the children, staff and wider community. Ofsted commented, ‘The school is a calm and orderly environment. Staff have high expectations and pupils behave well. The school aims for pupils to be resilient and have a lifelong curiosity about the world. There are high expectations for all pupils to do well.’

We look forward to meeting with you.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Maritime Academy Trust
• Address:50 John Harrison Way, Greenwich, London, SE10 0BG
• Telephone: 020 8858 0394
• Email: recruitment@maritimeacademytrust.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Application Pack