Nursery Assistant

Truro Learning Academy, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3PQ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  2 July 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31/08/26
• Actual salary: £16,278-£16,604

What skills and experience we're looking for

Truro Learning Academy is looking for a nurturing, progressive and aspirational Nursery Assistant to support classes and individuals with special educational needs from age 2 and up. The position is for 30 hours per week, term time plus two INSET days on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2026. Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school directly on 01872 277635.

An Ideal Candidate will be:

• An inclusive and supportive practitioner with the courage to try new ideas.
• A team player who can work well alone, using their initiative but also take direction.
• Able to motivate, challenge and inspire pupils to have a love of learning and to achieve their best.
• An excellent communicator with effective interpersonal and organisational skills.

What the school offers its staff

Truro Learning Academy is a small school in the outskirts of Truro. We benefit from an urban setting with extensive space for outdoor learning. We are proud to work with families to support children from diverse backgrounds and in a warm, family-focused culture. We are part of the Aspire Academy Trust, whose supportive and forward thinking ethos enables us to grow and develop staff.

At Truro Learning Academy we endeavour to create a happy and safe environment where all children can thrive. Our children at Truro Learning Academy are at the centre of everything we do which is encapsulated in our motto – Aspire to Achieve.

What Truro Learning Academy will offer you:

• Children who are warm, friendly and open-hearted.
• Ofsted 'Good'.
• Experienced staff who can support and guide you as well as a pastoral team to support the needs of children, families and staff.
• Extensive grounds with Forest School, Wild Tribe Garden, woodland, bike track and play equipment.
• A dedicated team, who work collaboratively promoting our distinctive and inclusive vision and ethos.
• An environment that puts everyone's well being at the heart of our decision making.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Aspire Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and vetting checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Truro Learning Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Truro Learning Academy website
• Email address: jobs@aspireacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/truro-learning-academy

Arranging a visit to Truro Learning Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@aspireacademytrust.org.

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