Post: One Higher Level Teaching Assistant (FTE)
Location: Marlborough Primary School, Morice Square, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4NJ
FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade E Point15-20 £30,024-£32,597 pro rata
Actual £19,858 - £21,560
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 27.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, Term Time Only
About the Role
Marlborough Primary School is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will lead our adapted curriculum group for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Other duties will also include leading PPA cover and delivering targeted support and interventions for groups of pupils across the school.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience supporting pupils with SEND.
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of SEMH and cognition and learning needs.
- Is nurturing, resilient and committed to inclusive practice.
- Uses positive behaviour management strategies effectively.
- Adopts a nurturing, trauma-informed approach to behaviour and wellbeing.
About Marlborough Primary:
Marlborough Primary School is a welcoming, community-focused school committed to ensuring every child achieves their potential. We pride ourselves on our inclusive ethos, strong relationships and dedicated team, who work together to provide the very best outcomes for our pupils.
Marlborough Primary Academy and High Street Primary Academy are led by a shared leadership team and work closely together. As a result, there may be occasions when the successful candidate is asked to undertake their role at either site to support the needs of both schools.
About the Trust
Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 15 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.
Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
Next Steps
If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at [email protected].
Closing date: for applications is 1st September 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for 7th September 2026
To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
Please note that Reach South Academy Trust is a licenced Sponsor for CoS applications and therefore can consider applications from candidates eligible to apply for Teaching and Teaching Leadership roles (only). For all other roles applicants are required to provide the required documentation where a candidate does not need a Skilled Worker Visa.
