SEN Teaching Assistant

Tywardreath School; West Town; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Family friendly policies

Teachers Pension

Job summary

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust together with Tywardreath School are seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to support pupils in KS1 and KS2 and work closely with the school’s teaching team.

The role requires caring, self-motivated individuals who can contribute to pupils’ academic and social development and maintain open communication within the team. Applications close on 30 September 2026, with DBS checks and references part of the process.

Qualifications

• Experience in Primary school settings preferred.
• Able to support education and social-emotional development of pupils.
• Motivated, patient, good-humoured and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care to pupils in KS1 and KS2.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support learning.
• Maintain clear communication with the team and parents as needed.

Job description

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with Tywardreath School, are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant.Tywardreath School is in a beautiful, rural, village setting in the heart of a supportive and active community. The real strength of the school lies in the people. Staff, children, parents and governors are proud of our school and work hard to provide a caring and stimulating environment for learning. We share an ethos which promotes high level of inclusion and standards in academic achievement allied with a broad, stimulating curriculum. We celebrate and encourage the talents and skills of all of our children. Our aim is to foster independent and curious learners who are able and willing to make a positive contribution to our community and society.

The position will include working closely with our Teaching team to provide support and care to pupils in both KS1 and KS2.The role will include working alongside other team members so good communication skills are vital.

About You:

We are looking for a self-motivated, caring and dedicated adults who will take a pro‑active role in the support of the education and social and emotional development of our pupils.

Ideally you will have previous experience of working within Primary school settings and and believe in giving every child the opportunity to be the best they can be. Ideally you would be highly motivated, patient, good humoured and flexible.

Benefits of Working with Us:

As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here.

The closing date and time for receiving applications is Wednesday 30th September 2026 12pm

If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Caroline Turner school administrator on 01726 812807 or email [e-mail]

Interviews to be held on Thursday 8th October 2026

TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre‑employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre‑employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.