Higher Level Teaching Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Redruth; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a nurturing environment, supporting pupils with emotional and communication difficulties. The successful candidate will play a vital role in enhancing the educational experience, providing tailored assistance to meet diverse learning needs. With a commitment to staff wellbeing, the organization is trialing a 4-Day Working Week, allowing for improved work-life balance. Join a leading provider of specialist education and make a meaningful impact on young lives.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Family support benefits

Qualifications

• Support educational, social, and physical needs of pupils.
• Assist teachers in organizing class activities and small group work.

Responsibilities

• Meet needs of pupils with specific learning support needs.
• Contribute to effective personalized provision.

Skills

Understanding of key factors affecting pupils' learning

Personalized provision considering diversity

Recognized qualification in English and Mathematics

ICT skills for professional activities

Knowledge of curriculum frameworks

Support for SEN and disabilities legislation

Education

Level 2 qualification in English

Level 2 qualification in Mathematics

Job description

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Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Redruth

Client: Outcomes First Group

Location: Redruth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Oak Tree School, Truro, TR4 9NH

Salary: £25,172.24 per annum

Hours: 42.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team at Oak Tree School in Truro.

About the role

To support the educational, social, and physical needs of pupils, particularly in the Acorn Building; to assist teachers in organizing class activities and small group work; to meet the needs of pupils with specific learning support needs and complex behavioral difficulties.

Knowledge and Understanding

• Understand key factors affecting pupils' learning and progress
• Contribute to effective personalized provision, considering diversity
• Have sufficient understanding of your area of expertise to support development and learning
• Achieve a recognized qualification at level 2 or above in English/literacy and Mathematics/numeracy
• Use ICT to support professional activities
• Understand how curriculum frameworks relate to learners' age and ability
• Support learners in accessing the curriculum according to SEN and disabilities legislation

About us

Oak Tree School in Truro provides specialist education for pupils aged 5-18 with social, emotional, mental health, and communication difficulties. The school offers a structured, nurturing environment with a broad curriculum tailored to significant needs. Located near Truro, it is within commuting distance from Redruth, St Austell, and surrounding areas.

Part of Acorn Education, we are the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people; all applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health and physical health support services
• Flexible Benefits Platform with various health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, critical illness cover, family support benefits, etc.

We are proud to be a 'Great Place to Work' and aim to make a positive impact on pupils’ lives. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if needed.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, subject to successful probation. 4DWW is not a contractual benefit.