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  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    11 August 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    1 August 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Monday - Friday Term Time plus One Week 37 hours per week

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£27,960.30 – £30,027.60 actual salary per annum (0.9 FTE of £31,067 – £33,364)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant 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.

Closing date: Monday 11thAugust 2025

Interview date: Tuesday 19thAugust 2025

If you wish to be considered for this role, please submit an application form to the People Team usingPeopleTeam@educationvillage.org.uk

The Education Village Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and Disqualification disclosure (if applicable).

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education , 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.

What the school offers its staff

Free car parking on site (all sites)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Reimbursement for flu vaccines

24/7 EAP Service

Occupational Health

Enhanced Family Friendly Schemes

Access to additional leave benefits (compassionate leave, dependent leave)

Incremental pay progression

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.

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Please complete the online application.

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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
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01325248161

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.

Arranging a visit to Marchbank Free School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lhela@educationvillage.org.uk.

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