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Teaching Assistant/Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Marlborough School, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4HU

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 30.55 hours
• Contract type: Fixed term - One year
• 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 to work across the school and will provide cover 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.

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

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

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.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Job Description.pdf - 318 KB (opens in new tab)

About Marlborough School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 213 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Marlborough School website
• Email address: office@marlborough.cornwall.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01326 314636
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/marlborough-school-falmouth

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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