Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 April 2026 |
| Location: | Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5AX |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | d721fa4f-25da-4b86-bff4-251284375bb0 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our skilled TA team at Upton Cross. Experience of working in a primary school classroom is desirable and the ideal candidate for this role will have good communication skills and a real enthusiasm and enjoyment of working with children to support them to be their very best. Experience of working with children with SEND would be an advantage.
This is a fixed term, variable hours contract linked to funding until July 26 (with the possibility of being extended further). The initial hours will be 11.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 1:00pm until 3:15pm, term time only.
The successful candidate will be:
• A caring and warm individual who is able to work effectively as part of a team
• Committed to their own professional development and continual self-review
• Committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all children
• Able to build a strong rapport with children and have a developing understanding of the national curriculum
• An excellent classroom support with behaviour management skills
• Able to lead learning with individuals or groups of pupils
What the school offers its staff
As well as offering great schools to work in, wonderful children to work with, and fantastic colleagues to work alongside, our Trust is committed to providing colleagues with other benefits that make your employment with Kernow Learning the best it can be. We offer:
• A competitive salary and membership of Local Government Pension Scheme
• A real commitment to wellbeing, including access to 24/7 wellbeing services and employee assistance programme;
• Access to discounts with national and local retailers and service providers;
• A range of CPD and training opportunities, both internally and externally, learning from local and national speakers and specialists to support your professional growth;
• The support and skills of our networks of colleagues both within our schools and our Shared Services teams.
Commitment to safeguarding
Kernow Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we implement the safer recruitment process; the successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment and to undergo checks including an enhanced DBS clearance, prohibition and online (social media) checks. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all. Kernow Learning is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore, the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our skilled TA team at Upton Cross. Experience of working in a primary school classroom is desirable and the ideal candidate for this role will have good communication skills and a real enthusiasm and enjoyment of working with children to support them to be their very best. Experience of working with children with SEND would be an advantage.
This is a fixed term, variable hours contract linked to funding until July 26 (with the possibility of being extended further). The initial hours will be 11.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 1:00pm until 3:15pm, term time only.
The successful candidate will be:
• A caring and warm individual who is able to work effectively as part of a team
• Committed to their own professional development and continual self-review
• Committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all children
• Able to build a strong rapport with children and have a developing understanding of the national curriculum
• An excellent classroom support with behaviour management skills
• Able to lead learning with individuals or groups of pupils
What the school offers its staff
As well as offering great schools to work in, wonderful children to work with, and fantastic colleagues to work alongside, our Trust is committed to providing colleagues with other benefits that make your employment with Kernow Learning the best it can be. We offer:
• A competitive salary and membership of Local Government Pension Scheme
• A real commitment to wellbeing, including access to 24/7 wellbeing services and employee assistance programme;
• Access to discounts with national and local retailers and service providers;
• A range of CPD and training opportunities, both internally and externally, learning from local and national speakers and specialists to support your professional growth;
• The support and skills of our networks of colleagues both within our schools and our Shared Services teams.
Commitment to safeguarding
Kernow Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we implement the safer recruitment process; the successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment and to undergo checks including an enhanced DBS clearance, prohibition and online (social media) checks. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all. Kernow Learning is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore, the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.