14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    10 March 2026

  • Closing date

    25 March 2026 at 12:30pm

  • Date listed

    10 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Band 8 (SCP 19 - 23)

HLTA job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant 

Permanent

Marchbank Free School

37 hours per week

Term Time plus One Week (47 weeks per year)

Band 8 SCP 19 - 23

We are seeking to appoint a HLTA on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic committed person who will help us deliver a high-quality learning environment for students with a variety of challenging needs. Working as part of a team of staff providing support to students of all abilities, duties will include assisting the teacher in the delivery of the curriculum, care and welfare of pupils and small group work.

If you feel you have the ability drive and determination to make a difference to the young people within this special school, this is an excellent opportunity for a talented and dedicated candidate.

Further details about the role can be found on the attached job description and personal specification. 

Closing date: Wednesday 25th March 2026, 12.30pm 

Interview date: W/C 30th March 2026

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.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Education Village Academy Trust (EVAT) is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. You will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure check and Disqualification declaration.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

Applying for the job

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About Marchbank Free School

School type
Free School, ages 5 to 11
School size
55 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 11
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Marchbank Free School is part of The Education Village Academy Trust family of schools. Established to cater for primary aged children with Social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties, the free school is situated in a beautiful red brick building in magnificent grounds in Darlington but serving the Northeast region.

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