Teaching Assistant and Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Barnsole Primary School, Gillingham

• Ref:MED887-2396-120S
• Posted:30/09/2025
• Pay:TA post D2 4. HLTA post C2
• Start Date:3rd November 2025
• App Close Date:15/10/2025 at 13:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Join Barnsole School as a TA + HLTA!
Make a Big Difference Every Day 

Hours: 30.5 hours per week as a TA + 2 hours as a HLTA (Mon - Friday 8:30 - 3:30)

Contract: Permanent

Time Time Only: 38 weeks per year 

Start Date: TBC

Actual Salary: TA D2 4-11 £16,820.98-£19,091.47 (Actual). HLTA post C2 12-25 £1,260-£1,632.22 (Actual) 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 fresh challenge in a school that puts children at the heart of everything?

About The Role

Barnsole Primary School is looking for a warm, enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant who can 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.

In this role, you will:

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

• Deliver small group interventions and provide in-class support

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

• Opportunity to lead a class during HLTA time (2 hours per week) with confidence and creativity

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

Who You Are

We’re looking for someone who:

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

• Has experience working with children across KS1 and/or KS2

• Is calm, adaptable, and proactive

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

• Feels confident leading learning and supporting pupil progress

What We Offer 

Barnsole is a school where support staff are valued as key members of the team. We offer a progressive and supportive environment that encourages development, collaboration, and work-life balance.

Here’s what we offer:

• 1:1 pupil devices in Key Stage 2, making digital inclusion part of everyday learning

• Supportive leadership and team culture, where your ideas and input make a real difference

• Free on-site EV charging, reflecting our commitment to sustainability and staff wellbeing

• Opportunities to upskill, with access to CPD through Maritime Academy Trust’s learning platforms, Learn Upon

Ready to Make a Difference?

We’d love to welcome you for a visit — come and see what makes Barnsole Primary School so special. Please contact the school office on 01634 333400 to arrange.

You’ll find more about the role, school, and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached.  Apply now via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so don’t delay!

Barnsole Primary School and the 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.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with safeguarding guidance.

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