Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job description

Job Description

We pride ourselves on being a friendly and welcoming school that works hard to meet the needs of all our children. Our primary aim is to create a creative, inclusive but also ambitious learning environment, with an explicit Christian ethos where everyone is empowered and inspired to be successful.

Our fantastic staff team focus on making our school a safe and secure learning environment where children feel confident to try out new skills.

We are inviting applications for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, this is a permanent position, 26 hours per week and term time plus two INSET days.

The days of work are Monday to Thursday, to include three after school clubs until 4pm.

The interview date will be during the week commencing 12th October 2026

Completed application forms can be emailed to [email protected] or returned via post to:

Aspire Academy Trust, Unit 20, St Austell Business Park, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4FD

Organisation address (inc postcode)

Archbishop Bensoon CofE Primary School
Bodmin Road
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 1BN

Contact name

Aspire Academy Trust

Contact email

[email protected]

Website

https://www.aspireacademytrust.org/188/current-vacancies

Link to apply

https://www.aspireacademytrust.org/188/current-vacancies

We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations.

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.

About Us

Cornwall Council deliver services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year. Working here - Cornwall Council

We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here - flexible working options.

Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender reassignment status, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.

Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It's a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.