Teaching Assistant

St Keverne Primary School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

St Keverne Primary School in Cornwall is seeking a friendly Teaching Assistant for a fixed-term role until 31 August 2027. The position is part-time (11.50 hours per week), spread over two days, term time plus two INSET days. A full enhanced DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are required.

The school values supportive teamwork and is committed to safeguarding and providing positive outcomes for pupils across early years and key stages 1 and 2.

Qualifications

• Friendly, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant
• Role is for 11.50 hours per week, working term time plus two INSET days
• Hours worked across two days per week

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning activities under supervision
• Assist pupils with learning activities and classroom tasks
• Help with classroom organisation, setup and resources

Job description

Teaching Assistant

St Keverne Primary School, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6NQ

10 days remaining to apply

October 2026.

21 September 2026 at 11:59pm

8 September 2026

Job details

Job role

• Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: 11.50 hours per week.

Contract type

Fixed term - until 31 August 2027.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term basis until August 2027. The role is for 11.50 hours per week, working term time plus two INSET days. The hours will be worked across two days per week.

What the school offers its staff

St Keverne is the largest village in the Helford area and our school is proud to be a member of the Aspire Academy Trust.

Our teaching staff are ambitious for every child in their care and bring excellence and enjoyment together to the classroom. We know that children learn best when they are excited and engaged, so we have created a curriculum which does just that.

We place great emphasis on developing strong relationships with all our children, parents and carers, along with our local and wider community, to provide the best possible outcomes for our children.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

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