Teaching Assistant or HLTA - Fixed Term

Bligh Primary School, Strood

• Ref:MED887-2537-80S
• Posted:07/01/2026
• Pay:Medway Scale D2 point 4 - 11 (£18,944.29 - £21,547
• Start Date:16th February 2026
• App Close Date:16/01/2026 at 10:00
• Interviews:19th January 2026

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Join Bligh School as a Teaching Assistant

Support pupils to learn, grow and thrive in a vibrant primary school community

Hours: 32.5 hours per week  (Mon - Friday 8:30 - 3:30)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 20th July 2026

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant or HLTA — or someone keen to learn and develop in a school environment — who’s passionate about supporting children to achieve their very best?

About the Role

We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team and make a meaningful difference every day.  

This role has a strong focus on working with pupils in small groups, delivering 1:1 style interventions, and supporting larger groups during lunchtime sessions — helping children build confidence, develop independence and engage positively with school life.

Whether you’re supporting a small group, assisting with whole-class activities, or helping a child who needs a little extra encouragement, your role will be varied, rewarding and vital to our school community.

In this role, you will:

• Support learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher
• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups
• Support lunchtime groups and activities where needed
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and a love of learning
• Foster a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to enrich the classroom experience

Who you Are

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about helping children learn and grow
• Flexible, proactive and eager to learn
• Skilled in communication and a team player
• Calm, kind and encouraging, even under pressure
• Committed to promoting a positive school culture

What We Offer

Support staff are integral to the success of Bligh Primary School. We value every team member and ensure there are clear opportunities for development, collaboration, and work-life support.

Here’s what we offer:

• 1:1 pupil devices, helping you support learning in a digital-forward environment
• Free EV charging, supporting environmentally conscious commuting
• An honest and open workplace culture, where every role is respected and heard
• Ongoing CPD and upskilling, with access to Maritime Trust training platforms
• Local Government Pension scheme & National terms & conditions
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Ready to Make a Difference?

We’d love to welcome you for a visit — come and see what makes Bligh Primary School so special. Please contact the school office on 01634 336220 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!

Bligh 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

Bligh Primary School forms part of the Maritime Academy Trust, a multi-academy trust that is committed to making sure that education is meaningful.

Our Trust is made up of 11 primary schools located in Greenwich, Bexley and Kent. Though our schools may be different with their own in-school culture and community spirit, they all work harmoniously and collaboratively together within a curriculum that ensures each and every child is being equipped with leadership and life skills. At Maritime, we do this by empowering schools to drive more meaningful and enjoyable outcomes for children by having great people working for us, who commit to working hard to make an impact whatever the school and whatever the role.

We are thriving two form entry school which has been selected by the DFE to ‘grow’ to a three form entry school due to its good and outstanding statuses. By 2023 Bligh Primary will be a full three form entry school.

Our key objective at Bligh Primary School is to equip all our children with the key skills of communication and collaboration as well as being community minded. We expect all our adults to provide the children with first hand experiences, knowledge and the necessary skills to articulate what they have learnt in a clear and informative way. This is developed through our clear teaching and learning focus on communication, community and collaboration.

Every child is recognised as a unique individual. We welcome and celebrate differences within our school community. The ability to learn is underpinned by our HEART values. Bligh is a school with HEART. Honesty, Empathy, Achievement, Resilience and Teamwork. We believe that these personal characteristics are essential in forming positive adult lives.

Our community is an essential part of the curriculum, which is why we chose to focus on using the surrounding local area to deepen the children’s understanding, making them experts of their locality throughout their learning journey.

Children leave Bligh with a sense of belonging, the ability to work independently, in pairs or as part of a team in collaboration. They can communicate effectively what they have learnt, gather a wealth of knowledge and skills through all areas of the curriculum. They have a clear understanding and knowledge of the community around them, their place within it and the opportunities it presents.

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.

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