Assistant Teacher Level 2

The Marlborough Science Academy, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2QA

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,312.00 - £26,718.00 Annually (FTE) Plus Outer Fringe

Assistant Teacher Level 2 job summary

OFSTED 2023

Leadership & management - Outstanding Behaviour and Attitudes - Outstanding

Personal development - Outstanding Sixth Form Provision - Outstanding

Job Vacancy

Level 2 Assistant Teacher

H3

32.33 hours per week Monday - Friday Term - Time only

Fixed Term until July 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our oversubscribed and rated "good" academy for students from 11 to 19 years of age, for a Level 2 General Assistant Teacher to work as part of our Specialised Learning Faculty. We are looking for an individual who can support, motivate and inspire students who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning in a mainstream educational setting. You will need to be a team player but also be able to work independently, show great flexibility, creativity and have good communication skills. You will also need to have a level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics and be able to demonstrate an intermediate knowledge if ICT.

You will collaborate with teachers in planning and delivering programs of teaching and learning activities for classes, groups or individuals. The primary focus is to undertake educational activities with individuals, groups and whole classes within a framework agreed with and under the overall direction and supervision of a qualified teacher. You will support in homework club one day a week offering one to one support with students to achieve high standards of home learning.

This role will start as soon as possible and will be subject to a 6 month probationary period. The salary for this role is H3, for 31.33 hours per week, 38 weeks per annum, term time only. There may be a requirement to work some additional inset days by mutual agreement. These would be paid as extra hours. Working hours are 8.25-3.15 daily, with 1 day until 4.30pm.

If you like the sound of the above, we want to hear from you. We offer a fringe salary rate and continuous service recognition for colleagues transferring from a school in the Herts LEA area. The school supports and promotes the safeguarding of children and is an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview. This vacancy will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will require the candidates to evidence the right to work in the UK. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974

The closing date for applications is 6th February 2026 at 9.00am with the interview date to be confirmed. Please apply by visiting My New Term at https://www.mynewterm.com. Applications to be made as soon as possible as we will interview for the right candidate on receipt of their application. If you would like to visit our school please contact Ann Tyson HR administrator on 01727 731 395 a.tyson@marlborough.herts.sch.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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.

About The Marlborough Science Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1335 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Marlborough Science Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-marlborough-science-academy

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