Location: Wendron C of E Primary School, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0PX, UK
Salary: £12.97 per hour
Education Phases: Primary;
Application Deadline: Thursday, 15th October 2026
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Is a Shared Job: No
About us
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and proactive Teaching Assistant with additional HLTA responsibilities to join our dedicated team.
Our ideal candidate will be able to commit to the following roles:
Monday–Friday, 8.45am–12.00pm, Teaching Assistant
Monday, 12.00pm–1.00pm, Lunchtime Supervisor
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 1.30pm–3.15pm, Teaching Assistant
Tuesday 1.00pm–3.15pm, HLTA
Totaling 26.5 hours per week, with 2.25 of these hours paid at a hight HLTA rate
At Wendron, we are committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious learning environment in which every child is supported and challenged to be the very best they can be. We are seeking someone who shares this commitment and understands the important role that support staff play in securing high-quality teaching, learning and pastoral provision.
We are particularly interested in candidates who:
• Have a secure understanding of the primary curriculum, including how knowledge and skills develop progressively, and can confidently support teaching and learning across a range of subjects.
• Have experience of supporting pupils with differing abilities, needs and starting points, ideally within a mixed-age or Key Stage 2 classroom.
• Understand how children learn and can effectively scaffold and adapt learning, identify misconceptions and promote independence whilst maintaining high expectations for all.
• Are confident supporting children's pastoral, social and emotional needs within the classroom, recognising the importance of positive relationships, emotional regulation and readiness to learn.
• Demonstrate a calm, consistent and nurturing approach to behaviour, balancing empathy and understanding with clear boundaries and high expectations.
• Can deliver targeted learning interventions to individuals and small groups, using assessment and feedback to support progress.
• Are proactive, reflective and able to use their initiative, working collaboratively with the class teacher and wider team to create a purposeful and positive learning environment.
• Understand the importance of modelling the behaviours, language and attitudes we want to see in our children.
Experience of providing HLTA or whole-class cover would be desirable, although this is not essential for the right candidate.
As a Church of England primary school, our Christian vision, 'To live life, life in all its fullness' (John 10:10), is at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for someone who will embrace and actively contribute to our distinctive Christian ethos, understanding how our vision and values shape relationships, teaching and learning, pastoral care and the wider life of the school.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to our Christian values of Respect, Hope, Thankfulness, Trust, Perseverance and Wisdom, and be willing and able to confidently articulate how these are reflected in their everyday practice and contribution to school life.
Above all, we are looking for a positive and enthusiastic team member who will become fully involved in the Wendron community, share our aspirations for every child and help us create an environment in which everyone has the opportunity to flourish.
Kernow Learning is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and follows the Safer Recruitment process. The successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment and will be required to undertake checks including an enhanced disclosure through the DBS process, as well as prohibition, S128, and Social Media/online presence checks.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you require any part of the application pack in an alternative format, or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss your needs.
Unfortunately, we are not a sponsoring organisation for overseas candidates. This means that the successful candidate will need to possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
For further information, or for support with the application process, please contact our HR Team on 01637 303106 or email hr@kernowlearning.co.uk.
Apply now at www.kernowlearning.co.uk/vacancies
Important Information:
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a sufficient volume of suitable applications. Early applications are therefore encouraged. However, if you require additional time to complete your application, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss this with you.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are not always able to provide feedback. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
If this role is not quite the right fit, but you are interested in opportunities within one of our schools, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us to discuss current or future vacancies across the Trust. You can also view all current vacancies on our website.
Thank you for your interest in joining Kernow Learning. We wish you every success in your future career.
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Wendron CoE Primary School Recruitment Team
