Teaching Assistant/Lunchtime Supervisor with HLTA hours
| Posting date: | 19 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2025 |
| Location: | Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1BN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 85be95bc-9948-41a2-88b1-10e17220db6e |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint 2 x Teaching Assistants to work within EYFS, KS1 or KS2.
One of the roles will also include Lunchtime Supervision of 5 hours a week.
One post will involve HLTA hours covering classes within the Year group that they are working in predominately. HLTA training can be offered for this post for a candidate who has at least 2 years TA experience
The posts are for term time only.
The successful candidates must have:
- The ability to work dynamically as a team across a year group supporting groups and 1:1 with pupils.
- The ability to lead whole class lessons planned by the class teacher when undertaking HLTA cover
- The ability to lead a range of small group interventions planned by the class teacher
- A creative, fun and engaging approach to learning.
- Good interpersonal skills and be able to work flexibly and proactively within a
rewarding but busy context.
- Good communication skills and an ability to use own initiative
- Successful and strong behaviour management skills (following the principles of
the school Behaviour Policy closely) encompassing the principles of TIS and an
empathetic approach to meeting children’s needs.
- The ability to nurture and a commitment to Inclusion
The role will entail:
- Working with a range of pupils in class and pupils with additional needs across the working day.
- Supporting children with achieving academic progress and their SEMH development.
The role will also entail flexible working within the team and across the school day.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A competitive rate of pay
• Support and training package developing your practice and supporting your well being.
• The opportunity to work in a successful Stand Alone Academy with extensive grounds used to support Outdoor Learning
• An opportunity to develop professionally.
• A supportive, friendly team who enjoy working at ABB
Training towards an HLTA qualification if not already qualified
Our Headteacher says:
“As headteacher, what I love most about Archbishop Benson is that we are a genuine “school family”. Everyone matters. It fills me with pride & gratitude that staff place the children first and are always ready to go the extra mile. We embrace our school motto, “Fun & learning, hand in hand”, and we live it out every day. I feel very blessed to be part of such a special team.”
Our staff say:
“The children are happy learners, brimming with enthusiasm and I thoroughly enjoy building their confidence and achievements across the curriculum. Teachers and TA’s work closely together to achieve the best outcomes for the children and I feel a genuinely valued member of our team."
"Being at ABB has allowed me work in a wonderful place where the staff are like family and the children provide unique moments of joy each and every day. Watching them progress in a fun-filled environment is a pleasure to be a part of."
As per KCSIE guidelines, Archbishop Benson School will perform an online search of shortlisted candidates to seek information which is publicly available, which may be explored with the applicant at interview if deemed necessary.
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.
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.
We are looking to appoint 2 x Teaching Assistants to work within EYFS, KS1 or KS2.
One of the roles will also include Lunchtime Supervision of 5 hours a week.
One post will involve HLTA hours covering classes within the Year group that they are working in predominately. HLTA training can be offered for this post for a candidate who has at least 2 years TA experience
The posts are for term time only.
The successful candidates must have:
- The ability to work dynamically as a team across a year group supporting groups and 1:1 with pupils.
- The ability to lead whole class lessons planned by the class teacher when undertaking HLTA cover
- The ability to lead a range of small group interventions planned by the class teacher
- A creative, fun and engaging approach to learning.
- Good interpersonal skills and be able to work flexibly and proactively within a
rewarding but busy context.
- Good communication skills and an ability to use own initiative
- Successful and strong behaviour management skills (following the principles of
the school Behaviour Policy closely) encompassing the principles of TIS and an
empathetic approach to meeting children’s needs.
- The ability to nurture and a commitment to Inclusion
The role will entail:
- Working with a range of pupils in class and pupils with additional needs across the working day.
- Supporting children with achieving academic progress and their SEMH development.
The role will also entail flexible working within the team and across the school day.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A competitive rate of pay
• Support and training package developing your practice and supporting your well being.
• The opportunity to work in a successful Stand Alone Academy with extensive grounds used to support Outdoor Learning
• An opportunity to develop professionally.
• A supportive, friendly team who enjoy working at ABB
Training towards an HLTA qualification if not already qualified
Our Headteacher says:
“As headteacher, what I love most about Archbishop Benson is that we are a genuine “school family”. Everyone matters. It fills me with pride & gratitude that staff place the children first and are always ready to go the extra mile. We embrace our school motto, “Fun & learning, hand in hand”, and we live it out every day. I feel very blessed to be part of such a special team.”
Our staff say:
“The children are happy learners, brimming with enthusiasm and I thoroughly enjoy building their confidence and achievements across the curriculum. Teachers and TA’s work closely together to achieve the best outcomes for the children and I feel a genuinely valued member of our team."
"Being at ABB has allowed me work in a wonderful place where the staff are like family and the children provide unique moments of joy each and every day. Watching them progress in a fun-filled environment is a pleasure to be a part of."
As per KCSIE guidelines, Archbishop Benson School will perform an online search of shortlisted candidates to seek information which is publicly available, which may be explored with the applicant at interview if deemed necessary.
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.
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.