Teaching Assistant

Cornwall Council; Redruth; On-site; GBP 9,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Redruth is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students' educational needs. The role involves assisting with Individual Education Plans in a vibrant school community focused on growth and collaboration. Successful candidates will exhibit enthusiasm and a commitment to making a positive impact on the students' lives. The position is part-time, requiring 15 hours a week with a potential salary of £8,692 per annum. Applications are welcome until January 3rd, 2026.

Qualifications

• Support delivery of Individual Education Plans.
• Commitment to improving the lives of young people.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in educational activities.
• Support children as per their individual needs.
• Work under the guidance of teaching staff.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Hardworking

Commitment to education

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at Pencoys Primary School as a Teaching Assistant

The post is for 15 hours a week

0900 - 1200 - Monday to Friday

Band 2 / FTE £25,583 / 38 working weeks

£8,692 per annum

Closing date: Saturday 3rd January 2026

Interviews: TBC

Start Date: ASAP

Nestled away in the semi-rural area of Four Lanes in the Redruth borough you will find anamazing school united in our care of children and determined as a team of both parents,carers,staff and governors to provide the best possible opportunities for all who are part of thePencoys community. We celebrate uniqueness where we encourage each individual to ‘BeBold, Be Different, Be part of something special’.

Each day we apply our slogan ‘Grow Together’as we strive to be the best that we can be.Learning here is fun and engaging whilst being of the highest quality. Through the teaching ofour broad and balanced curriculum with numerous enrichment opportunities and outdoorlearning we aim for every child to be prepared for life in Modern Britain.

We are seeking to appoint a person who is enthusiastic, hardworking and committed to the ethos of our Schools. The role is to support the delivery of provision as set out in the children’s Individual Education Plans and Educational Health Care Plans.As a trust we are committed to improving the lives of young people every day through a relentless focus on learning and personal development. We know that we can only do that if we have the very best teachers working within our team, this is your chance to be part of that growing body of exceptional teachers.

Teachers within our trust work collaboratively both across ages and subjects within their own schools and across all Crofty Schools. We strongly believe in developing the potential of all staff and have a comprehensive professional development programme, for staff at all levels, which understands ours is an intellectual and practical profession that draws its energy from rich conversations.

Our Trust is committed to working collaboratively providing ongoing CPD and career opportunities to enable you to make a difference to the benefit of pupils and the local community.

Crofty Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. There is an expectation of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a successful Disclosure & Barring check and satisfactory references.

As a part of our recruitment process, the Trust might carry out online searches on those that have been shortlisted for interview as part of our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education. These searches may include, but are not limited to search engines, news websites and social media pages, such as Facebook and LinkedIn. Any information discovered in the searches that the Trust deems relevant, and therefore processes and uses, will be stored in line with our Data Protection Policy and the UK General Data Protection Regulation.

The online searches will be carried out by a member of staff who does not sit on a selection panel and only information relevant to the recruitment process will be passed to the panel.By applying for a vacancy within the Trust, you consent to online searches being carried out, and furthermore, understand that we have a legitimate interest in doing so. We may use any information uncovered to help identify incidents or issues that are available online and may discuss these with you at interview.

If you have any concerns or questions in relation to the online searches, please contact [e-mail]

All completed application forms should be sent to [e-mail] please remember to use reference number PEN0004 on your application form.

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.

Organisation address: Unit 1 North Crofty, Tolvaddon Business Park, Camborne, TR14 0HX