1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7AE

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 October 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: Term time, part time: 25 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 2 terms
• Actual salary: £26,016.00 - £26,847.00 pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you have a passion for supporting young people to thrive in a school environment?

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a member of our support staff. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping pupils reach their potential, while contributing to the smooth running of our school community.

As part of our support team, you will:

Assist colleagues in creating a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment

Provide pastoral and academic support to pupils

Help with classroom activities, small group work, or one-to-one interventions

We are seeking someone who is:

Positive, patient, and committed to helping children succeed

A strong communicator with good organisational skills

Able to work as part of a team as well as independently

Flexible and proactive in supporting a busy school environment

Has previous experience of working with SEND pupils

Has a good understanding of Trauma Informed practice

Has a good understanding of a range of SEND needs

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

As part of Plymouth CAST Multi-Academy Trust, you will benefit from:

Access to high-quality professional development and training opportunities across the Trust

Career progression routes within a network of schools

Collaboration and support from experienced colleagues across the MAT

A strong sense of belonging to a wider educational community with shared values and vision

Our commitment to staff well-being – as a proud signatory of the Department for Education’s Staff Well-being Charter, we actively promote and protect the well-being and mental health of all colleagues.

What we offer:

A welcoming and supportive staff team

Opportunities for training and professional development

Competitive pay – aligned to nationally agreed pay scales

Pension scheme – most support staff are eligible for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the best public sector pensions

Employee Benefit Discount Scheme (retail discounts and cashback offers)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free counselling, well-being, and advice service

The chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people

If you are motivated, kind, caring, and eager to contribute to our school community, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

St John’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS check in line with the government’s Safer Recruitment guidelines.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 149 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne website
• Email address: stjohnscamborne@plymouthcast.com
• Phone number: 01209713944
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-catholic-primary-school-camborne

Arranging a visit to St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email stjohnscamborne@plymouthcast.com.

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