Post:  Higher Level Teaching Assistant (0.6 FTE – three days per week)

Location: Marlborough Primary School, Morice Square, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4NJ

FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade E Pt 15-20, £30,024 - £32,597

Actual Annual Salary: £12,637 - £13,720, Pro Rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Hours: 17.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the role

The team at Marlborough Primary Academy are looking to recruit a full time HLTA to work in our EYFS/KS1 setting. The role will involve supporting the class teacher within a mixed YR/Y1 class. A knowledge of teaching Read Write Inc would be an advantage.

The 0.6 role is to work in our adaptive curriculum setting ‘Oaks’ and the right candidate will have a good understanding of SEND, and support pupils with additional needs.

About the successful candidate

The right candidate for the EYFS role will have experience in the early years, and understand the Early Years Framework. We would like to recruit someone who is confident to work independently with groups of pupils, leading sessions in all areas of the curriculum. The right candidate will be happy to work with our parents and communicate with them about their children’s progress.

To work in ‘Oaks’, the right candidate will have an understanding of children who require support to access the school curriculum. They will have an understanding of SEMH and cognition and learning needs. They will be warm and supportive; showing a good understanding of positive behaviour management and the TiS approach.

About the School

At Marlborough Primary School, we believe every child deserves the very best education, opportunities to shine and the chance to achieve their hopes and dreams. We place learning at the heart of all we do and as a result, our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of our learners, providing them with rich, memorable and meaningful experiences. We put children at the centre of everything we do

Marlborough Primary is a small school with mixed aged classes in the heart of a wonderful Devonport community. We are a team of skilled teachers, teaching assistants, support staff and SLT who work closely together to ensure the pupils at Marlborough get the very best education. Visitors

comment about the warm welcome they receive at Marlborough, and we pride ourselves on the strong sense of family and community within our school community.

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 16 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 recruitment@reachsouth.org.

Closing date: for applications is Sunday 4th January 2026

Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for week commencing 12th January 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.