Job Description

Unfortunately, we do NOT accept CV's. You must fill in an application if you would like to apply for this position. Applications packs are available from the Nancealverne School Website - www.nancealverne.org.uk

Position:

SEMH Higher LevelTeaching Assistant

Location:

Cury School

Hours:

30.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year plus holiday entitlement. Total paid weeks of 45.248

Salary details

27,799 FTE (14.41 per hour)

Closing date:

Friday 11th July 2025

Interview date:

Week Commencing 14th July 2025

About Cury School:

Cury School is a new primary school catering to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Cury school is situated in a beautiful and inspiring part of Cornwall and is a satellite provision of Nancealverne School in Penzance. We pride ourselves on providing tailored support and education to empower our students to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Role Overview:

TWe are looking for someone with initiative and a willingness to become an active member of our friendly and professional school team - where happy children and their learning are our highest priority.

The successful candidate will be required to work alongside class teachers and other Teaching Assistants and to follow any recommendations/guidance from multi agency teams. Experience of supporting students with SEMH needs, severe physical and/or learning difficulties is desirable for this position.

The successful candidate will have:

A minimum of two years relevant experience working with parents/carers and families.

HLTA qualification, or be committed to work towards gaining this qualification alongside new role

Experience leading a class and small groups.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

A good understanding of safeguarding children.

High quality report writing and recording skills.

An ability to work on their own initiative and be self-motivated.

Application Process:

Application Process: Application packs are available from the Cury School Website www.curyschool.org and should be returned to: Michaela Peters, Admin Manager via email to mpeters@curyschool.org Telephone: 01326 771192.

Cury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required for the successful candidate

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 14.41 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private dental insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/07/2025
Reference ID: CURY/TA/2024
Expected start date: 03/09/2025