Teaching Assistant

Polperro Primary Academy; Looe; Vor Ort; GBP 15.000 - 18.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Polperro Primary Academy is seeking a friendly Teaching Assistant to join our Year 2/3 class, providing SEN and general classroom support. The role is part-time, five mornings and four afternoons per week, term-time 39 weeks, with pay to 43.699 weeks and a 26.5 hour week.

Contract type: Permanent; Working days Monday to Friday; Payscale Bridge 2; Actual Salary £15,575.41 with start around November 2026. You will contribute to an inclusive learning environment and pupil wellbeing.

Qualifikationen

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Able to support pupils with SEN under guidance.
• Comfort with Read Write Inc and phonics.
• Team-oriented and supportive in a busy classroom environment.

Aufgaben

• Provide SEN and general classroom support in Year 2/3.
• Support reading, writing and phonics using Read Write Inc.
• Attend lunchtime supervision duties when needed.
• Assist in creating a calm, inclusive learning environment.

Kenntnisse

Enthusiastic

Caring

Team player

Pupil wellbeing

Jobbeschreibung

About Our Primary School

Polperro Primary Academy is a happy and thriving School for children aged 2 to 11. We currently have 102 children on roll across four classes and our pre-school nursery, and provide a seamless transition between nursery and primary school. In addition to our creative and well-qualified teaching staff, we have excellent teaching assistants who work across the school supporting and enhancing children's learning. All of these staff are dedicated to providing pupils with quality learning opportunities and take immense pride in their work and in doing the best job they can to support the school.

For more information about Polperro Primary Academy and Bridge Schools Trust please take a look at our websites https://www.polperroprimary.co.uk/ and www.bridgeschools.co.uk

Role overview

Polperro Primary Academy is looking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team.

The role involves working five mornings and four afternoons each week within our Year 2/3 class, providing both SEN support and general classroom support. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children, builds positive relationships and is keen to help every child achieve their best.

The successful candidate will be flexible, caring and able to work well as part of a team, contributing to the positive and inclusive environment that we strive to create at Polperro Primary Academy.

There is also the opportunity to undertake lunchtime supervision duties, adding a further 2.5 hours per week to the role.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning and wellbeing within a welcoming school community.

Contract type: Permanent

Contract terms: Part time

Working weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Paid weeks: 43.699 per year (includes holiday entitlement)

Working Days: Monday - Friday

Shift Times: This position is 5 mornings and 4 afternoons a week. There is the option of lunchtime cover available (2.5 hours per day)

Total Hours per week: 26.5

Payscale: Bridge 2

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) salary: £25,948.96

Actual Salary: £15,575.41

Closing date: 01.11.2026

Interview date: 05.11.2026

Target start date: November 2026

About this Role - As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in:

• Supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the classroom.
• Providing targeted support to pupils with Special Educational Needs/Disabilities (SEND) as required.
• Using 'Read Write Inc' and other systematic phonics programmes to help children learn to read, write, and spell fluently and confidently.
• Working closely with class teachers and the wider school team to create a calm, positive, supportive, and engaging learning environment.

About You - We are looking for someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, caring and passionate in supporting children during their learning.
• Has a calm and professional approach, and enjoys working with children.
• Can promote positive behaviours using appropriate strategies.
• Has an understanding of attachment, and childhood development.
• Works well as part of a team and builds positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
• Is committed to providing high-quality care and learning experiences.
• Is committed to promoting inclusion and pupil wellbeing.
• For more information about the role, please review the attached job description.

In return, we offer:

• A friendly, supportive team within a wonderful school where every member of staff and pupil is valued.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience.
• A positive ethos built on trust, dedication, and shared values.
• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

About Bridge Schools Trust

Bridge Schools Trust is a family of schools across Cornwall, built on dedication and trust and united by a shared commitment to putting learning first.

Our values guide everything we do:

• Creative in our approach to teaching and problem-solving
• Curious, always innovating and learning
• Responsible, accountable to our communities
• Enthusiastic, bringing energy and passion to every endeavour
• Excellent in our expectations and delivery
• Determined, rallying together to overcome challenges.

By joining us, you will become part of a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking Trust where staff are valued, wellbeing is prioritised, and professional development is encouraged.

If you have the drive and determination to enable every child to succeed, and wish to be part of a Trust that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding

Bridge Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to:

• An enhanced DBS check
• Social Media checks
• Satisfactory references

Equal Opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.