Teaching Assistant

Every; Falmouth; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Falmouth Primary Academy in Falmouth, Cornwall, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils across year groups, including those with SEND, under a fixed-term maternity cover. The role focuses on fostering learning, confidence and wellbeing within a nurturing classroom environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and the wider school team to provide high-quality, individualized support, contributing to an inclusive culture where every child thrives and achieves

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, ideally within a school environment.
• Passionate about supporting children with SEND and additional needs.
• Able to provide calm, consistent and nurturing support to vulnerable pupils.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Shares our ambition for every child to feel safe, included and successful.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across year groups, including those with SEND.
• Work with teachers to ensure safety, wellbeing and engagement in learning.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Promote inclusion and safeguarding.

Skills

Experience with children

SEND support

Calm nurturing approach

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Falmouth Primary Academy)

Location: Falmouth Primary Academy, Jubilee Rd, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2BB, UK

Salary: £12.97 per hour

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Education Phases: Primary;

Application Deadline: Thursday, 5th November 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Expected Working Start Date: As soon as possible

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

Falmouth Primary Academy is a thriving school for childrenaged 4-11, located in the heart of Falmouth, just moments from its world-famousharbour. Inspired by our mission, "Learning Through a Voyage ofDiscovery", we provide an engaging and nurturing education thatreflects our unique maritime setting while helping every child flourish andreach their full potential.

Our broad and ambitious curriculum is built on strongfoundations in literacy and numeracy, enriched by a wide range of subjects andextracurricular opportunities that prepare pupils for future success.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive andaspirational environment where every child feels valued and inspired toachieve. We are looking for colleagues who share these values and arepassionate about making a difference. By joining our dedicated andcollaborative team, you will play a key role in helping every pupil thrive andsucceed.

Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract until 28th June 2027 or the return of the substantive post holder. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting children across a range of year groups, including those with SEND, helping all of our pupils to learn, build confidence and thrive within our school community.

The successful candidate will provide support to pupils and staff, ensuring safety, wellbeing and engagement in learning for allpupils. The role will work closely with teachers and the wider school team toprovide high-quality, individualised support where necessary.

We are looking for someone who is passionate aboutinclusion, committed to helping every child achieve their full potential, andable to build positive, trusting relationships with children, families andcolleagues. Experience of supporting pupils with SEND, EHCPs and an awareness of safeguarding would be highly desirable, although is not essential.

Kernow Learning is a multi-academy trust of 21 primaryschools in Cornwall. Our schools work together to provide strength so that theycan stretch their offer beyond expectations in their drive for excellence. OurEnglish Hub supports schools across Cornwall to secure children's earlyreading, whilst our Teaching School Hub, as a partner in One Cornwall, providesservices to schools across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Kernow Learning is committed to safeguarding the welfare ofchildren and follows the Safer Recruitment process. The successful candidatewill be expected to share this commitment and will be required to undertakechecks including an enhanced disclosure through the DBS process, as well asprohibition, S128 and online presence checks.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion andwelcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

For further information, or for support with the applicationprocess, please contact our HR Team on 01637 303106 or [e-mail].

We Offer

In addition to working in a fantastic school with wonderfulchildren and dedicated colleagues, Kernow Learning is committed to makingemployment with us rewarding and enjoyable.

• Membershipof the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Accessto a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme providing health andwellbeing advice, support and guidance.
• Awide range of CPD and professional development opportunities, bothinternal and external.
• Accessto specialist expertise, networks and support across Kernow Learning.
• Anopportunity to grow your career with us, whatever your role, experience orbackground.

Desired Criteria

Please see the Job Description.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Hasexperience of working with children, ideally within a school environment.
• Ispassionate about supporting children with SEND and additional needs.
• Canprovide calm, consistent and nurturing support to vulnerable pupils.
• Hasexcellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Isflexible, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Sharesour ambition for every child to feel safe, included and successful.