Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Newquay Tretherras, Ref: NT09

Fixed Term – Required to start as soon as possible

30 hours per week, 44.194 paid weeks

(Term Time + 3 additional days across the year)

Starting salary £12,405 actual gross per annum

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and adaptable individual to supervise classes during short term absence of the assigned teacher from Monday – Thursday.  The successful candidate will need to manage the behaviour of students whilst they complete the work set by teachers.  The abilities to work on your own initiative and as part of a team are essential.  This is a temporary role in the first instance with the possibility to become permanent from September 2022.  If you are passionate and enthusiastic about working with fantastic young people, we would love to hear from you.

Newquay Tretherras is part of Cornwall Education Learning Trust (CELT), a family of Cornish Primary and Secondary Schools, with a strategic vision of ‘learning together to help every child achieve more’.  This is an exciting time to join our large, dynamic Trust, which is responsible for educating learners across four secondary schools, one junior school and nine primary schools. There are extensive opportunities to work collaboratively with experienced professionals and leaders across the Trust, with fantastic CPD and career development prospects.

Cornwall has a hugely diverse landscape with nearly a third of the county designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  Cornwall is almost completely surrounded by sea with dramatic coastline, captivating fishing harbours, spectacular sandy beaches and a rich cultural heritage.

Application forms and full details are available to download from below.

Applications by CV, letter or social media alone will not be accepted.

Closing date: Monday 6th December 2021 at 9am

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers and, if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Cornwall Education Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check.