Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Newlyn School, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 5QA23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday to Friday 30 hours Term Time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £17087.91
What skills and experience we're looking for
Newlyn School are looking for a warm and positive Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team, who has a calm and nurturing yet aspirational mindset. We are looking for a dedicated and skilled practitioner to work alongside teaching colleagues to deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences for whole classes and small groups, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.
A successful candidate will be able to lead whole-class learning sessions and small group interventions under the guidance of teachers, collaborate with teaching staff to plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons, support the development of personalised learning opportunities for all pupils, including those with additional needs and contribute to assessment and feedback to inform pupil progress. At Newlyn School we are proud to promote a calm, nurturing, and aspirational learning environment and the desired applicant will be supported to engage fully in school life, including Forest School, Beach School, clubs, and wrap-around care (where possible).
The appointed candidate will be flexible and willing to engage with all team members and work across all learning phases, having the hearts of our wonderful learners at the centre of everything we do. Experience in supporting young people with additional needs is desirable, but it is important to have a willingness to learn and grow professionally. At Newlyn School, we place high value on staff development. We offer a robust training programme designed to enrich your learning and develop expertise in the following areas:
-Teaching and learning strategies
-Therapeutic approaches
-Pedagogical practice
You will have access to ongoing CPD opportunities that empower you to grow professionally and make a real impact to the lives of the children at Newlyn School.
The perfect candidate will have a desire to champion all children ensuring they can always be the best they can be. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude who has creativity in their ability; to be able to design learning opportunities, making them accessible to all children and showing adaptability, dynamically moulding our provision to meet the personalised needs for all children.
Our children love experiencing our onsite Forest School, our extensive clubs offer as well as wrap around care. Somebody with the energy to throw themselves into all of school life is important, seeing the strengths in community and collaboration. Our curriculum is enriched with exceptional opportunities for children—and we are looking for all staff members to be an active part of these experiences. At Newlyn School we offer:
Music: Weekly specialist musical enrichment for all children, including a school band and collaborations with a local secondary school’s music label, inspiring the next generation of songwriters and musicians.
Sport: Our High Performance Squad offers talented pupils the chance to challenge their skills in exciting activities such as street skills (skateboarding and scootering), Pickleball, Surfing, Golf, and even coaching from Cornish Pirates rugby players.
Art: With strong community links and partnerships with Newlyn Art Gallery, every child can explore artistry and creativity, developing skills and confidence.
Outdoor Learning: Opportunities include Forest School, Beach School, Bikeability, and much more—helping children grow academically and holistically.
Newlyn School is driven to give opportunities to all children to allow them to be the best they can be. We have a strong vision for children attaining well, meeting above national average scores for SATS in Year 6, whilst growing into well rounded children who are ready to leave Newlyn School with confidence, ambition and a love of learning with a high knowledge of self-identity and pride of the community they live in. We are incredibly proud of our nurturing and inclusive school environment, and we welcome a new member to join our growing team. Please seek a personalised tour to see the school with your own eyes!
What the school offers its staff
Working for TPAT and Benefits
‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted - 2019
We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.
We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.
If you choose to work for us, you will receive:
- A competitive salary
- National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye voucher scheme
- Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
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About Newlyn School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 160 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Newlyn School website
- Email address
- recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
https://www.newlynschool.co.uk/
Arranging a visit to Newlyn School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.
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