Description Required as soon as possible PPA Cover HLTA – FTE- 24.50 hours per week term time & 5 days INSET FTE - £28,454 Actual salary £15,791.50 The Governors of Archbishop Benson CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a permanent PPA Cover HLTA. The post entails working across the school covering classes for teacher release time. There will be 0.1 PPA time included in the post to print resources as lessons will already be planned. We are seeking to appoint a PPA Cover HLTA who : • is willing to be proactive in contributing to our ethos as a Church of England school • is a highly motivated and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with strong class management skills • has good subject knowledge and can deliver and model the curriculum creatively • is able to motivate and challenge young learners, securing good outcomes • is a team member with good communication and interpersonal skills • has a commitment to forming excellent relationships with parents/carers • is fully committed to the principles of inclusion and can demonstrate good practice of this In return we will offer: - A friendly and enjoyable working environment - an opportunity to work in our Academy - competitive rate of pay - pension - staff well-being support - A strong commitment to your continued professional development - Enthusiastic and wonderful children who are eager to learn - the opportunity to work in a school with outstanding grounds - Supportive staff, parents and governors Our Headteacher says: “As headteacher, what I love most about Archbishop Benson is that we are a genuine “school family”. Everyone matters. It fills me with pride & gratitude that staff place the children first and are always ready to go the extra mile. We embrace our school motto, “Fun & learning, hand in hand”, and we live it out every day. I feel very blessed to be part of such a special team.” Our staff say: “The children are happy learners, brimming with enthusiasm and I thoroughly enjoy building their confidence and achievements across the curriculum. Teachers and TA’s work closely together to achieve the best outcomes for the children and I feel a genuinely valued member of our team.” "Being at ABB has allowed me work in a wonderful place where the staff are like family and the children provide unique moments of joy each and every day. Watching them progress in a fun-filled environment is a pleasure to a part of." We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations. As per KCSIE guidelines, Archbishop Benson School will perform an online search of shortlisted candidates to seek information which is publicly available, which may be explored with the applicant at interview if deemed necessary. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange an appointment, please call the school office on 01872 273185 To find out more and download an application pack, click here ! To apply for this position: Please complete an application form detailing your skills and experience and return to admin@archbishop-benson.cornwall.sch.uk by midnight Sunday 22nd February 2026. Shortlisting will take place on Monday 23rd February. We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations. This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information. Organisation address: Archbishop Benson C of E Primary School Bodmin Road Truro Cornwall TR1 1BN Email: admin@archbishop-benson.cornwall.sch.uk Website: www.archbishop-benson.cornwall.sch.uk