32 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    27 August 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    23 July 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Part time: 16.65 hpw Mon - Fri: 12pm - 3:20pm

Contract type

Fixed term - 01/09/25 - 31/08/26

Actual salary

£9,431

What skills and experience we're looking for

About You:

We are looking to hear from candidates withexperience in supporting the educational social and physical needs of the pupils. The ideal candidate will be able to:

  • Support the curriculum and the school through the provision of high-level assistance to the teacher in the practical organisation of class activities.
  • Be able to undertake group work, ensuring the welfare and development of pupils
  • Meet the needs of pupils with specific special education needs within the school setting.

Please see job description/person specification above for the full details of the position.

What the school offers its staff

About The Role:

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust,together with the Local Monitoring Committee of Trewirgie Infants School, are seeking to appoint a SEN TA on a fixed term contract for One Year.

We are looking toappoint an excellent SEN Teaching Assistant to join our happy and committed team. We are looking for a very special person with commitment, energy and initiative to work closely with our teaching staff and to provide positive learning experiences to SEND pupils.You will complement the work of the Class Teacher, by taking responsibility for the support and delivery of an agreed curriculum for SEND pupil’s but also support in other classes as required.At times, this role may involve the planning, preparation and delivery of learning to groups/classes where the teacher is not present.

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

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Trewirgie Infants' School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 7
Education phase
Primary
School size
287 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 7
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01209 216111

Our school is a stimulating, attractive, well-resourced environment where children are encouraged to develop independence, initiative, self-confidence and a sense of responsibility.

Arranging a visit to Trewirgie Infants' School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.

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