Teaching Assistant

Perranporth Community Primary School; Perranporth; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 17,908; Part time

Job summary

Perranporth Community Primary School, in partnership with Truro & Penwith Academy Trust, is seeking two Teaching Assistants for fixed-term roles to support Year 3 and Year 6.

These positions are 22.5 hours per week, morning sessions, and involve working with class teachers to support learning, wellbeing and inclusion for pupils across the primary range.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with primary-aged children
• Ability to build positive, nurturing relationships with pupils
• Passion for inclusion and supporting all learners to succeed
• Team player with initiative and flexibility
• High expectations of behaviour, learning and personal development
• Organised, reliable and committed to making a difference for children
• Demonstrates patience, kindness and resilience
• Fully committed to safeguarding, inclusion and equality

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning alongside class teachers and the wider school team.
• Help children develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.

Skills

Experience with primary-aged children

Building nurturing relationships

Inclusion and supporting learners

Teamwork with initiative and flexiblit

High behaviour and learning standards

Organised and reliable

Patience, kindness and resilience

Safeguarding, inclusion and equality

Job description

Teaching Assistants (Fixed Term)

22.5 hours per week (08:30am – 1:00pm)

Two positions available (Year 3 and Year 6)

Truro & Penwith Academy Trust, together with Perranporth School, are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic, caring and committed Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about supporting children's learning and wellbeing, helping every child to achieve their very best.

Working alongside class teachers and the wider school team, successful candidates will play an important role in supporting teaching and learning, helping children to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.

About You:

• Have experience of working with primary-aged children
• Build positive and nurturing relationships with pupils
• Passionate about inclusion and supporting all learners to succeed
• Can work effectively as part of a team whilst showing initiative and flexibility
• Have high expectations of behaviour, learning and personal development
• Are organised, reliable and committed to making a difference for children
• Demonstrate patience, kindness and resilience
• Fully committed to safeguarding, inclusion and equality

Benefits of Working with Us:

We offer a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family-friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Successful candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. 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.

Additional Information:

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.

Position closing date: 4th September 2026, 12:00pm.