Higher Level Teaching Assistant (TA) - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Danecourt School, Gillingham

• Ref:MED887-7031-178S
• Posted:17/06/2025
• Pay:Medway C2 (12 - 25) £27,711 - £35,235 Annually (A
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:18/07/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Join Danecourt School as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Inspire. Support. Make a Difference.

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? Do you want to help shape a learning journey that unlocks every child’s potential? Danecourt School is looking for an enthusiastic and committed HLTA to join our dedicated team.

About the Role:
You’ll work closely with teachers and therapists to deliver meaningful, engaging learning opportunities to primary-aged pupils with complex needs. Your role will include:

• Leading learning activities with individuals, small groups, or whole classes

• Supporting lesson planning and delivering tailored content that meets diverse needs

• Monitoring and recording pupil progress to inform next steps

• Providing whole-class cover during teacher PPA or absence

• Embedding strategies collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and SENDCo

• Championing inclusion, emotional regulation, and pupil voice throughout the day

An HLTA qualification is desirable but not essential — we value passion, experience, and leadership in the classroom.

What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking someone who is:

• Confident delivering whole-class lessons in a SEND or inclusive setting

• Experienced in supporting pupils with communication and sensory needs

• Skilled in literacy/numeracy interventions and engagement strategies

• A strong communicator who works well with pupils, families, and teams

• Passionate about inclusion and able to make learning fun, accessible, and meaningful

• Proactive, organised, and eager to grow professionally

• HLTA-qualified or equivalent (Level 4 desirable)

Why Danecourt?
Danecourt is a nurturing, vibrant special school for primary-aged children with a range of needs including autism, learning difficulties, and social-emotional challenges. As part of the Maritime Academy Trust, we’re committed to innovation, inclusion, and collaboration.

We offer:

• A supportive and experienced staff team

• A positive, pupil-centred ethos and collaborative working environment

• Access to therapy teams, sensory spaces, and outdoor learning areas

• Ongoing CPD and opportunities to progress within the Trust

• Local Government Pension Scheme and national T&Cs

• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme

Come and Visit Us
We warmly welcome visits — come and see what makes Danecourt such a special place to work and learn. Contact our office on 01634 232589 to arrange a tour.

How to Apply
Full details can be found in the Candidate Information Pack. Applications should be submitted via the My New Term website. We may interview and appoint before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

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

Information about the school

Danecourt Special School is part of the Maritime Multi-Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools in Greenwich, Bexley, Kent and Medway . Our schools transform through collaboration and an entrepreneurial curriculum which equips children with life skills. We are a special school catering for primary aged children who have special educational needs. The children who attend Danecourt have a wide breadth of needs including complex learning difficulties and autism.

At Danecourt our mission is support all pupils to become “STARS” -

S - Self reliant T - Team Players A - Aspirational R - Resilient S - Successful

This is facilitated through pupils receiving a personalised curriculum that is tailored to meet their individual specific needs. The highly trained staff team maintain high expectations of what each individual pupil is able to achieve, striving to ensure that they all reach their maximum potential; celebrating difference and encouraging curiosity and creativity. Staff work collaboratively with families/carers and a range of other agencies in order to meet the pupils needs and as a result, pupils make strong progress academically, emotionally and socially. Pupil achievement is hugely valued and celebrated in a manner that is meaningful and appropriate for each pupil.

If you are interested in becoming a part of the Danecourt community and working with us, telephone the school and make an appointment to come and meet some of the pupils and staff and to experience for yourself the quality of education given to all of our children and the unique atmosphere throughout our school.

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

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• Application Pack