Barrington Primary School is a popular, oversubscribed school with happy, motivated children and supportive staff.  We provide a caring and stimulating environment, where all children have the opportunity to succeed.  Barrington is a one form entry school with a special needs provision for children with speech, language and communication needs.  We pride ourselves in ensuring that not only do our pupils get a high quality educational experience but that they also access a range of enriching experiences and opportunities.  Trips over the past year have included the Tower of London, Pizza Express and the Science Museum.  We offer a wide range of club and instrumental lessons for our pupils to access also.

Barrington Primary School has been part of LSEAT (London South East Academy Trust) since September 2024. 

For further information about the school, please visit https://barrington.lseat.org.uk/

For further information about the Trust, please visit https://lseat.org.uk/

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced teaching assistant to join our happy and supportive team.  The successful applicant will work under the instruction of teaching staff, to support access to learning for pupils both in our mainstream class and also from our specialist provision.  Duties also include preparing resources, maintaining records and fostering a stimulating environment in which to learn.  High standards and a good sense of humour are essential.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact the Headteacher, Claire Clark, on 0208 304 0242.

Please email completed applications to: admin@barrington.lseat.org.uk

Please refer to the Person Specification attached.

To apply please complete the application form below and submit to admin@barrington.lseat.org.uk.  Alternatively, applications can be sent to Barrington Primary School, Barrington Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 4UN.  CVs will not be accepted.

The closing date for applications is Friday 6th December.  Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 12th December

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.

Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

Our school is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery and expects employees to comply with our values of promoting this; treating all colleagues and service users with dignity and respect at all times.  This commitment must be evidenced in practice.  Any behaviour that falls below these standards is unacceptable to the school and potentially constitutes misconduct.