9 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    5 February 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    27 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 18 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday), term time only

Contract type

Fixed term - TBC

Full-time equivalent salary

Grade F4-F6 (£25,836 to £27,911 per annum pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant with enthusiasm, creativity and the ability to motivate and engage our pupils at King Charles C of E Primary School. The role of HLTA is integral to the smooth operation of the school and the enhanced opportunities we give to our pupils. The role is primarily to oversee classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff or to provide time for teachers and leaders to undertake their wider school roles when you would be covering PPA time.

The successful candidate will be expected to meet HLTA national standards or hold equivalent skills, expertise or experience. Excellent numeracy/literacy skills equivalent to NVQ level 2 in English and Maths and IT skills sufficient to advance pupils' learning are essential for this position.

This is a fixed term contract to cover the long term absence of the permanent postholder for 18 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday), term time only.

The successful candidate will:

  • Meet HLTA national standards (or hold equivalent skills, expertise or experience)
  • Have excellent numeracy, literacy and IT skills
  • Be able to work effectively as part of a team
  • Have a good level of communication skills
  • Be experienced in dealing with challenging behaviour
  • Be committed to the safeguarding of all children
  • Uphold the school’s Christian values

What the school offers its staff

As well as offering great schools to work in, wonderful children to work with, and fantastic colleagues to work alongside, our Trust is committed to providing colleagues with other benefits that make your employment with Kernow Learning the best it can be. We offer:

  • A competitive salary and membership of Local Government Pension Scheme;
  • A real commitment to wellbeing, including access to 24/7 wellbeing services and employee assistance programme;
  • Access to discounts with national and local retailers and service providers;
  • A range of CPD and training opportunities, both internally and externally, learning from local and national speakers and specialists to support your professional growth;
  • The support and skills of our networks of colleagues both within our schools and our Shared Services teams.


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

Kernow Learning is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and follows the Safer Recruitment process. The successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment and will be required to undertake checks including an enhanced disclosure through the DBS process, prohibition, S128, and Social Media/online presence checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.

Unfortunately, Kernow Learning is not a sponsoring organisation for overseas candidates. This means that the successful candidate will need to possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About King Charles Church of England Primary School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
414 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
King Charles Church of England Primary School website
Email address
hr@kernowlearning.co.uk
Phone number
01637 303106
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-charles-primary-school-falmouth

Being a Church School, Christian values are at the heart of all that we do and they support us in our aim to prepare our pupils for life. We pride ourselves on our caring, nurturing, exciting and enabling environment in which every child can thrive, feel safe and achieve; where everyone will shine. At King Charles, relationships are key to ensuring that we provide the best possible experience that a primary school can offer. We place great emphasis on building positive relationships with everyone in our school community: families, pupils, staff and the wider community.

Our school's values of Friendship, Creativity, Aspiration, Teamwork and Achievement are the cornerstones of all that we do. We are passionate that our values serve everyone in our school family, not just the pupils in our school. Friendship is evident in the way in which all members of our school community build positive and respectful relationships.

Teamwork is everywhere at King Charles. Our staff teams, colleagues and schools within our Trust, Kernow Learning, partners and our pupils’ ability to work alongside each other. Achievement is central to the purpose of King Charles. Committed staff, partnerships with families, and pupils’ desire to achieve all enable our pupils to thrive.

Arranging a visit to King Charles Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@kernowlearning.co.uk.

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