Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 23 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 June 2026 |
| Location: | St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7YH |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | f4e1b076-37e5-4194-9cc6-bfea6a9589d0 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with Nanpean CP School, are seeking to appoint a committed teaching assistant. We are seeking a committed and caring Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and make a positive difference to the children in our school.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting pupils across the school, including working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), as well as providing in-class support alongside teachers to ensure all pupils can thrive and succeed.
About You:
Key responsibilities include:
Working closely with teachers, supporting pupils’ learning both in and out of the classroom.
Providing targeted support for pupils with SEND.
Contributing to a positive, safe, and nurturing learning environment.
We are looking for someone who is:
Passionate about supporting children’s learning and development.
Patient, flexible, and enthusiastic.
Able to work effectively as part of a team.
Committed to high standards and continuous improvement.
What the school offers its staff
Working for TPAT and Benefits
‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted - 2019
We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.
We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.
If you choose to work for us, you will receive:
• A competitive salary
• National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye voucher scheme
• Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with Nanpean CP School, are seeking to appoint a committed teaching assistant. We are seeking a committed and caring Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and make a positive difference to the children in our school.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting pupils across the school, including working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), as well as providing in-class support alongside teachers to ensure all pupils can thrive and succeed.
About You:
Key responsibilities include:
Working closely with teachers, supporting pupils’ learning both in and out of the classroom.
Providing targeted support for pupils with SEND.
Contributing to a positive, safe, and nurturing learning environment.
We are looking for someone who is:
Passionate about supporting children’s learning and development.
Patient, flexible, and enthusiastic.
Able to work effectively as part of a team.
Committed to high standards and continuous improvement.
What the school offers its staff
Working for TPAT and Benefits
‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted - 2019
We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.
We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.
If you choose to work for us, you will receive:
• A competitive salary
• National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye voucher scheme
• Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.