Teaching Assistant/Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Marlborough School, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4HU27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 30.85 hours Monday - Thursday 8:30-3:25 (half an hour lunch) Friday 8:30-2:10 (half an hour lunch)
Contract type
- Fixed term - until July 2027
Pay scale
- Grade 2
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have a unique opportunity to join our team as TA/HLTA cover role.
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Classroom Teaching Assistant/HLTA to support teaching and learning across the school. The successful candidate will be employed as a TA based in Year 1 and will provide cover across the school (Reception to Year 6) during staff absence.
They will work closely with teachers to provide high-quality classroom support, assist pupils in achieving their full potential, and deliver planned lessons during teacher absence as required.
This varied role requires strong communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff. The ideal candidate will be committed to creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment while maintaining high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received and interviewing strong candidates on a rolling basis. Therefore, this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date.
What the school offers its staff
A wonderful team and great community!
Green Book Support Staff Pay Scale
Local Authority Pension Scheme
School Holidays
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Marlborough School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 212 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Marlborough School website
- Email address
- office@marlborough.cornwall.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01326 314636
We have 210 reasons to work at Marlborough School!
Would you like the opportunity to work in our unique school, near the woods, lake and beaches?
Arranging a visit to Marlborough School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@marlborough.cornwall.sch.uk.
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