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Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 03 December 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 09 December 2025
Location: Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DA
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 65b3ad40-39de-455e-89c5-cbea304c45de

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistantto work 30 hours per week, term time plus two INSET days on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2026. Candidates who have experience of working with EYFS children andhave attainment of Level 3 or equivalent, would be advantageous.

If you have any questions relating to the roles, please contactthe school on01872 276372 or hello@shortlanesend.org.uk

Should we receive a good volume of applications early in the application window, we may bring the closing date forward so please apply as soon as possible, if interested.

What the school offers its staff

Shortlanesend School is situated in the village of Shortlanesend, two miles north of Truro City in Cornwall. It is a thriving, happy school where everyone is valued and respected and serves children from 2-11 years old.

Our mission statement 'Where children smile, learn and excel' underpins all we set out to achieve for our children, and could equally be applied to our staff; who are passionate and dedicated to their individual roles, rise to any challenge and enjoy the supportive ethos of being at Shortlanesend School.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Aspire Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and vetting checks.

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