Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hours: 32.5 per week, 39 weeks per year 

We have a great opportunity for a HLTA to join our team. An HLTA qualification is desirable but not essential but you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of leading, at some level, within the classroom.

You will complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under the supervision of a qualified teacher. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or for whole classes and monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupil’s achievement, progress and development.

Barnsole Primary School is a large 3-form entry school in Gillingham. Our school is spread across two sites and includes a nursery for 3-year olds. Barnsole Primary School is part of the Maritime Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools in Greenwich, Kent, Bexley & Medway.

Our recent successful Ofsted Inspection in February 2024 graded Barnsole as ‘Good’ which is a recognition of 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.’

Barnsole Primary School is 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.

What we can offer candidates: 

• A positive, friendly and happy working environment
• A fantastic school community all working towards achieving the best for our pupils
• National terms and conditions
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Continuing Professional Development 
• Early access salary scheme & financial advice (Wagestream)
• Wellbeing initiatives
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged, please contact the school office to arrange a time. 

Find out more about Barnsole Primary School, Maritime Academy Trust, a full job description and a link to our online application form in the attached candidate information pack

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.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via the My New Term  website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.