Higher Level Teaching Assistant (ARB) - Penryn Primary Academy
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our ARB team, supporting pupils aged 4 to 11 years with a range of complex needs and diagnoses. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with children who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and require tailored support to access their learning.
The successful candidate will be required to work 30 hours per week, term time plus two INSET days on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2026.
Key Responsibilities
•Provide targeted support to pupils with communication, social, emotional, sensory, and physical needs throughout the school day.
•Assist pupils during whole class, group, and one-to-one activities to help them engage with the curriculum.
•Collaborate closely with class teachers and ARB staff to ensure pupils receive a broad, balanced, and well-rounded education.
•Support the development of pupils’ communication and social skills, adapting approaches to meet individual needs.
•Contribute to planning and delivering high-quality learning experiences within the ARB and across mainstream classes.
•Maintain detailed records of pupil progress and contribute to EHCP reviews and multidisciplinary meetings.
Why Work at Penryn Primary Academy?
•Join a dynamic, highly skilled, experienced, and supportive team passionate about making a difference.
•Benefit from our high-quality CPD offer to support your professional growth.
•Be part of a large supportive Trust that values collaboration and innovation.
•Work in an inspiring environment with Forest School accreditation and access to an indoor swimming pool.
•Play a vital role in helping pupils thrive in a setting committed to inclusion and excellence.
If you are dedicated to supporting pupils with additional needs and want to be part of a forward-thinking school community, we would love to hear from you. We welcome visits which can be arranged by contacting our office via hello@penrynprimary.org. We very much look forward to you visiting our school and looking at all that we have to offer you.
The proposed interview date is 10th December 2025
Completed application forms can be emailed to jobs@aspireacademytrust.org or returned via post to:
Aspire Academy Trust, Unit 20, St Austell Business Park, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4FD