Teaching Assistant at Sandy Hill Academy

Cornwall Council Jobs and Careers; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Sandy Hill Academy and Nursery in St Austell invites applications for two Teaching Assistants to join our friendly team. The roles involve supporting children's learning and development in a vibrant, whole-child environment.

The posts are 31.25 hours per week, term time plus 2 INSET days, with a fixed term until 31 August 2027. Part-time hours will be considered; successful candidates will undergo DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Two Teaching Assistants are being recruited to join our team.
• Working 31.25 hours per week during term time plus 2 INSET days, fixed term until 31 August 2027.

Job description

Sandy Hill Academy and Nursery is a vibrant, exciting community offering many opportunities for both educational and personal development. Our school motto is, 'Aspiring to achieve, determined to succeed'.

We encourage children to use this language for learning, building independence, building resilience and developing life skills. Our aim is to ensure that every child has the opportunity to enjoy their school life and to achieve their maximum potential within a supported, whole child-centred environment.

Sandy Hill Academy has a team of dedicated, hardworking and loyal staff, passionate in supporting children to achieve their very best, both academically and in character. We are looking for two Teaching Assistants to join our team. The successful applicants will be required to work 31.25 hours per week, term time plus 2 INSET days and fixed term until 31st August 2027. Part time hours will be considered.

The proposed interview date is 6th November 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations.

Organisation address: Sandy Hill Academy, Sandy Hill, St Austell, PL25 3AT

Contact detail: Aspire Academy Trust

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.aspireacademytrust.org/188/current-vacancies