Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Penryn Primary Academy, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8RA

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31/08/26
• Actual salary: £18,145

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our ARB team, supporting pupils aged 4 to 11 years with a range of complex needs and diagnoses. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with children who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and require tailored support to access their learning.

The successful candidate will be required to work 30 hours per week, term time plus two INSET days on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to pupils with communication, social, emotional, sensory, and physical needs throughout the school day.
• •Assist pupils during whole class, group, and one-to-one activities to help them engage with the curriculum.
• •Collaborate closely with class teachers and ARB staff to ensure pupils receive a broad, balanced, and well-rounded education.
• •Support the development of pupils’ communication and social skills, adapting approaches to meet individual needs.•Contribute to planning and delivering high-quality learning experiences within the ARB and across mainstream classes.
• •Maintain detailed records of pupil progress and contribute to EHCP reviews and multi disciplinary meetings.

What the school offers its staff

Why Work at Penryn Primary Academy?

•Join a dynamic, highly skilled, experienced, and supportive team passionate about making a difference.

•Benefit from our high-quality CPD offer to support your professional growth.

•Be part of a large supportive Trust that values collaboration and innovation.

•Work in an inspiring environment with Forest School accreditation and access to an indoor swimming pool.

•Play a vital role in helping pupils thrive in a setting committed to inclusion and excellence.

If you are dedicated to supporting pupils with additional needs and want to be part of a forward-thinking school community, we would love to hear from you. We welcome visits which can be arranged by contacting our office via hello@penrynprimary.org. We very much look forward to you visiting our school and looking at all that we have to offer you.

The proposed interview date is 10th December 2025

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

Aspire Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and vetting checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Penryn Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 354 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Penryn Primary Academy website
• Email address: jobs@aspireacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/penryn-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Penryn Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@aspireacademytrust.org.

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