[260703AR1] Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Marlborough Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4NJ22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
November 2026
Closing date
1 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £30,024.00 - £32,597.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Grade E pt 15-20
[260703AR1] Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary
Post: One Higher Level Teaching Assistant (FTE)
Location: Marlborough Primary School, Morice Square, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4NJ
FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade E Point15-20 £30,024-£32,597 pro rata
Actual £19,858 - £21,560
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 27.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, Term Time Only
About the Role
Marlborough Primary School is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will lead our adapted curriculum group for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Other duties will also include leading PPA cover and delivering targeted support and interventions for groups of pupils across the school.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience supporting pupils with SEND.
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of SEMH and cognition and learning needs.
- Is nurturing, resilient and committed to inclusive practice.
- Uses positive behaviour management strategies effectively.
- Adopts a nurturing, trauma-informed approach to behaviour and wellbeing.
About Marlborough Primary:
Marlborough Primary School is a welcoming, community-focused school committed to ensuring every child achieves their potential. We pride ourselves on our inclusive ethos, strong relationships and dedicated team, who work together to provide the very best outcomes for our pupils.
Marlborough Primary Academy and High Street Primary Academy are led by a shared leadership team and work closely together. As a result, there may be occasions when the successful candidate is asked to undertake their role at either site to support the needs of both schools.
About the Trust
Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 15 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.
Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
Next Steps
If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org.
Closing date: for applications is 1st September 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for 7th September 2026
To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
Please note that Reach South Academy Trust is a licenced Sponsor for CoS applications and therefore can consider applications from candidates eligible to apply for Teaching and Teaching Leadership roles (only). For all other roles applicants are required to provide the required documentation where a candidate does not need a Skilled Worker Visa.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Marlborough Primary Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 103 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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