Early Years Teaching Assistant

Liskeard Hillfort Primary School, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 6HZ

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: 19,516.50

Early Years Teaching Assistant job summary

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with Hillfort Primary School are seeking to appoint a dynamic, caring, and committed Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant. Situated in Liskeard, a vibrant community setting, our school prides itself on providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where our youngest learners can thrive.The successful candidate will work closely with the EYFS Class Teacher to support the delivery of the Early Years curriculum. You will play a vital role in creating a rich learning environment that fosters curiosity, independence, and a love for learning. Day-to-day responsibilities will include supporting child-initiated play, leading small group interventions (such as phonics or early number work), observing and documenting children's development, and ensuring the safety and well-being of all children.
About YouYou will have a deeply child-centred approach and a genuine passion for early childhood development. Ideally, you will have experience working within an EYFS setting and a strong understanding of the "Characteristics of Effective Learning."
We are looking for someone who:Possesses an enthusiastic, warm, and patient nature, with the ability to build quick and trusting relationships with young children and their families.Is highly creative and proactive, confident in supporting learning both indoors and in our outdoor provision (regardless of the weather!).Has good knowledge of early literacy/systematic synthetic phonics (e.g., Read Write Inc) and early mathematics.Experience of The ShREC Approach, which engages our children in high quality interactionsDemonstrates strong communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a dedicated team.Shares our vision and values to ensure every child gets the very best start to their educational journey.
Benefits of Working with Us:As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here.
How to Apply and Further Info:To be considered for this role, please click the “Apply” button above to submit your online application.
Please note we do not accept CV's.The closing date for receiving applications isThursday 9th July at Midday (12pm)If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Gregor Campbell (Headteacher) on 01579 343443Interviews to be held week commencing 13th July 2026
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.Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. 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.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Liskeard Hillfort Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 382 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Liskeard Hillfort Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/liskeard-hillfort-primary-school

At Liskeard Hillfort Primary School, we believe every child is entitled to benefit from the highest quality of teaching and learning. It is our aim to see our school develop as a centre of excellence, providing effective care and education for our children and a stimulating and rewarding environment for staff, parents and governors. We hope that children leave us with an appreciation of their local Cornish culture and prepared for a life in modern Britain – and indeed the world beyond!

Our vision is to ensure that our children receive the very best education, realise their full potential and are prepared to become responsible and successful citizens.

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