Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Jacobstow Community Academy

Learning Academy Partnership 
Jacobstow Community Academy
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Fixed Term – 1 Year
9.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
NJC Grade 2 (Cornwall) – £13.79 – £16.52 per hour
Required for September 2026

The Learning Academy Partnership has an exciting opportunity for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join our School Trust, based in Jacobstow Community Academy. 

We also have a Higher Level Teaching Assistant role available at Clawton Primary School, working 22.75 hours per week. This could suit someone looking for more hours, as there may be the opportunity to combine both roles.
Jacobstow is a happy school that works closely with the local community to foster and nurture relationships with children, parents, and their families, so the whole community is supported. Set in beautiful grounds within a small rural village, just a 15-minute drive from Bude and a 30-minute drive from Launceston, Jacobstow offers a rich and vibrant curriculum that is distinctive to the community.

Working in close partnership with our families, we passionately believe that every child should be taught by expert, high quality teachers in an inspirational school that always puts children first. At Jacobstow, we believe that education is about more than lessons in a classroom - it’s about sparking curiosity, building confidence, and giving every child the best possible start in life.

Our ideal candidate will be committed to making a profound difference, particularly for our most disadvantaged children, empowering them with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and resilience they need to thrive. Experience with autism, speech and language development, and knowledge of phonics would also be an advantage, but not essential.

We value the diversity of skills and perspectives that every colleagues brings and are committed to supporting a healthy life balance for all our colleagues. We’re happy to explore flexible working arrangements and discuss what that might look like for you.

Our Trust is dedicated to building an authentic workforce, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience looks a little different to what we’ve identified, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the perfect candidate! 

At the Learning Academy Partnership, our School Trust is underpinned by our four core beliefs; we are stronger together, a sense of belonging; removing barriers and realising the possible. This means that by working collectively, we can achieve our absolute best to ensure that children, especially the most vulnerable, can flourish. Our ethos is one of working together to Empower, Excel, Together. 

What we can offer you:

● Make a real difference – every day you’ll have the chance to make a profound difference to children’s lives.
● Be part of something bigger – you will be part of a values-led School Trust where we collaborate, innovate, and succeed together.
● We invest in you – our People Strategy ensures you’re nurtured, supported, and given opportunities to develop so you can provide the very best for our children.
● Grow your expertise – access to our high-quality professional development, career pathways, and bespoke CPD; we’re committed to your personal and professional growth.
● A genuine commitment to life balance – we prioritise colleague wellness and actively support a healthy, sustainable approach to work.
● Comprehensive wellbeing support – access to a confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme whenever you need it.
● Flexibility that fits life – our family-friendly policies help you balance work with what matters most.
● Perks and savings – from Cycle to Work and Tech schemes, to lifestyle discounts and benefits.
● A pension you can count on – generous Local Government Pension Scheme.

We want to support you in deciding if we are a School Trust that you would like to join. We recommend that you arrange a visit or virtual call so that you can better understand if we are an organisation which excites you and can support you to flourish. Please contact the Michelle Jones (Headteacher) – Telephone 01626 248800 or email [email protected] – to arrange an appointment.

For further details and to apply, please refer to the Vacancies section of the Trust website www.lapsw.co.uk

We are committed to making our application process accessible to everyone. If you have a disability, neurodivergent condition (such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism), or any other additional needs, we will work with you to ensure you have the support you need. Please use the links below for more information or contact us to discuss any adjustments that would help you take part fully in the process.

https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/
https://www.healthassured.org/blog/neurodiversity/

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 1st September 2026 (9am) however please feel free to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview / appoint before the closing date. 

The Learning Academy Partnership and Alumnis Multi-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS disclosures are required for this post along with the other necessary checks. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (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

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.

Organisation address: Jacobstow Community Academy

Contact detail: People Team

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.lapsw.co.uk/