Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Penryn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school located in Penryn is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support learning across various classes including Year 1 and Year 5. This role involves working closely with teachers to create engaging lessons and ensuring that pupils thrive in a positive environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education and have experience working with children. This position is for 30 hours a week during term time, providing an excellent opportunity to contribute to a supportive school community.

Benefits

High-quality CPD offer

Access to an indoor swimming pool

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting children's education.
• Experience working with children in a classroom setting is preferred.
• Understanding of child development and learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ learning and development in Year 1, mixed Year 3/4, and Year 5 classes.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Provide targeted support to pupils with additional needs.
• Help create a positive and stimulating classroom environment.

Skills

Support pupils’ learning and development

Assist in delivering inclusive lessons

Provide targeted support to pupils with additional needs

Classroom management and organisation

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Penryn Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support learning across a range of classes, including Year 1, a mixed Year 3/4 class, and Year 5. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive school environment where your contribution will directly impact pupil success.

The position is for 30 hours per week, term time plus two INSET days on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ learning and development in Year 1, mixed Year 3/4, and Year 5 classes
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
• Provide targeted support to pupils with additional needs
• Help create a positive and stimulating classroom environment
• Support with classroom management and organisation
• Contribute to the overall wellbeing and progress of pupils in line with school policies

Why Penryn Primary Academy?

• Join a dynamic, highly skilled, experienced, and supportive team passionate about making a difference.
• Benefit from our high-quality CPD offer to support your professional growth.
• Be part of a large supportive Trust that values collaboration and innovation.
• Work in an inspiring environment with Forest School accreditation and access to an indoor swimming pool.
• Play a vital role in helping pupils thrive in a setting committed to inclusion and excellence.

We welcome visits which can be arranged by contacting our office via [e-mail]. We very much look forward to you visiting our school and looking at all that we have to offer you.

What the school offers its staff

We are very proud of our school and the opportunities and experiences it can offer to all our children and their families. Our aim is to ensure that every child has the opportunity to enjoy their school life and become the best version of themselves within a supported, vibrant, whole child‑centred environment. It is our belief that working closely with families is the key to success and we offer an open‑door policy to parents and carers.

Commitment to safeguarding

Aspire Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and vetting checks.