Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Newquay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A school in Newquay is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic, creative, and able to motivate pupils. The position is vital in ensuring the smooth operation of the school during teaching staff absences. Applicants must meet HLTA standards or equivalent and possess excellent literacy, numeracy, and IT skills. This permanent role offers 30 hours per week, term time only, with a commitment to safeguarding children and upholding the school's values.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing services

Discount access

CPD and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and creativity to engage pupils.
• Excellent numeracy/literacy and IT skills.
• Able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee classes during staff absences.
• Support teachers and leaders in their roles.

Skills

Creativity

Motivation

Teamwork

Communication skills

Dealing with challenging behavior

Education

HLTA national standards or equivalent skills

NVQ level 2 in English and Maths

Job description

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. 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.

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 permanent contract for 30 hours per week, 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.

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.