DBS- Special Support Teaching Assistant - Marden High School

Special Support Teaching Assistant

Full Time, Permanent Post, commencing Monday 20 April 2026

Grade 5 (£21,908 - £22,615 pro rata), Term Time only plus specified days

Marden High is a thriving 11-16 school that represents everything that is exciting about comprehensive education. We are a school with high aspirations for all our students.

We have an enviable record of examination success, and our former students are to be found in many diverse and successful roles, most having moved through further and higher education. Students regularly achieve excellent academic results, well above the national average, but the staff and governors at Marden believe we can always improve even further. We demand that the learning experience for our students moves with the times whilst maintaining the traditions of good manners, discipline and respect for others.

To support students’ learning through class support, small group work and individual programmes of learning.

• Minimum of 5 A*-C including English & Maths
• NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification/experience
• Patience, commitment and excellent communication skills
• Prepared to work hard to have a positive impact on our students

Application packs can be downloaded from our website:  (Please do not submit CVs as they will not be accepted).

Potential candidates are welcome to contact Matt Snape, Headteacher, for an informal briefing on .

Interviews:
Wednesday 11 February 2026

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 6 February 2026

Marden High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young peopleand expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks.