Teaching Assistant Level 3

Grade: Grade 5 (SCP )

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 33 hours per week

Working Pattern: Term Time, Part Time

Actual Salary: £21,841 - £23,692

Interview Date: TBC

The governing board of Marland Hill Primary School is seeking to recruit a Teaching Assistant Level 3 to support teaching and learning within the school from September 2026.

The successful candidate will be:

• Someone with a positive approach to everything they do
• Someone with high expectations of themselves and others
• A good team player with the ability to work independently when required
• An excellent communicator
• A person with drive, energy and enthusiasm

Marland Hill Primary School is a two-form entry primary school situated in a PFI school. At Marland Hill we aim to create a happy, secure and stimulating learning environment in which all members of the school community are valued and supported to grow in confidence and develop to their full potential. We value the work of support staff and are committed to supporting the successful candidate develop professionally.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.

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