Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Helston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Helston is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs. The role involves providing tailored support, assisting with various needs and creating a positive learning environment. Candidates should be enthusiastic, committed, and ideally have experience in education. The institution offers competitive salaries, professional development access, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

National terms and conditions of employment

Access to Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Eye voucher scheme

Access to CPD and career pathways

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, ideally in an educational or SEND setting.
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
• Flexible, proactive, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to meet individual learning needs of students.
• Assist with the educational, social, and physical needs of assigned students.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Enthusiasm for supporting learning

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Experience in education or SEND

Education

Relevant qualifications or willingness to train

Job description

Overview

Helston Community College, part of Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, is excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our highly regarded Special Needs team as a Teaching Assistant. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, innovative, and committed to supporting children with special educational needs to thrive. If you are motivated by making a real difference in young lives and enjoy working in a collaborative, creative environment, we would love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Provide tailored support to meet the individual learning needs of students;
• Assist with the educational, social, and physical needs of assigned students;
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to enhance student progress;
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.

What We’re Looking for

• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development;
• Experience working with children, ideally in an educational or SEND setting;
• A flexible, proactive team player with excellent communication skills;
• Relevant qualifications or a willingness to undertake training.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking SEND team;
• Access to ongoing professional development and training;
• Make a meaningful impact in a nurturing and inclusive school community;
• Work in a school that values creativity, innovation, and commitment.

If you are ready to inspire and support our students to achieve their full potential, we encourage you to apply.

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 issues

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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.