Teaching Assistant & HLTA

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

Job summary

A local educational institution in Newquay is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students across multiple roles with a total of 26.83 hours weekly. The position includes 9.33 hours as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), 16 hours as a Teaching Assistant (TA), and 1.5 hours as a Wraparound Assistant. This is a fixed-term role until 31st August 2026, and applicants should have experience working with children and a commitment to safeguarding. The ideal candidate will foster students' growth and ensure their well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Work 26.83 hours per week in various roles.
• Support students to reach their potential.
• Follow safeguarding policies and procedures.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to work 26.83 hours per week. The hours are as below. The TA hours will be worked in the mornings.

• 9.33 hours per week – HLTA
• 16 hours per week – TA
• 1.5 hours per week – Wraparound Assistant

All three roles are term time plus 2 INSET days and fixed term until 31/08/26.

The proposed interview date is 15th December 2025.

What the school offers its staff

Our aim is to provide an outstanding education that ensures all pupils can reach their greatest potential and live by life's highest values. We strive to equip children for the jobs of the future, nurturing and developing happy, intelligent and employable global citizens who demonstrate social competence, a desire for learning and respect for each other and the world around them.

Through our STEAM Curriculum (Science, Technology Engineering, Arts & Mathematics), children are engaged in learning and research which is inquiry-based, hands‑on and has real purpose.

Today's learners, tomorrow's leaders!

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.