SEN Teaching Assistant

Mithian School, St Agnes, Cornwall, TR5 0XW

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  7 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: 10,643.85

SEN Teaching Assistant job summary

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with Mithian School, are seeking to appoint a dynamic, caring, and committed Teaching Assistant to support a child in Year 2 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
Our Key Stage 1 provision is of a high standard, offering excellent teaching, personalised support, and rich learning opportunities for all children. This role presents an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a child's educational journey while working as part of a dedicated and supportive team.
Mithian School is situated in a beautiful rural setting close to the city of Truro, benefiting from excellent facilities and access to exceptional outdoor learning environments. Our extensive Wild Area provides unique opportunities for children to develop practical skills, knowledge, resilience, and a strong sense of empathy. We embed Thrive throughout our practice, supporting children to understand and manage their social, emotional, and mental wellbeing, empowering them to develop confidence in themselves and the world around them.
The real strength of our school lies in our people. Staff, children, parents, and governors are proud members of our school community and work together to create a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child can flourish.
We share a strong ethos that promotes high standards of academic achievement alongside a broad, engaging, and hands-on curriculum. We celebrate and nurture the talents, strengths, and interests of all our children, with the aim of developing independent, curious learners who are equipped and inspired to make a positive contribution to their community and wider society.
About You:The position is a part-time role and will form part of the dedicated Year 2 and Year 3 team (Chapel Porth Class).
The successful candidate will have a child-centred approach and will support the delivery of a creative, inclusive, and challenging curriculum that inspires and motivates children. They will contribute to high-quality teaching and learning, both indoors and outdoors, helping all pupils to achieve their full potential.
Applicants should demonstrate a sound understanding of effective teaching and learning, alongside the ability to support children with additional needs to enable them to access learning successfully. They will be committed to fostering positive relationships and creating an environment where every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive.
We are a flourishing and happy school with a strong sense of community and belonging. We are looking to appoint someone who will enhance this further through their enthusiasm, dedication, and passion for placing children at the heart of everything they do.
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.The closing date and time for receiving applications is 7th October 2026 12pmIf you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Evey Evison, Headteacher on eevison@mithian.tpacademytrust.orgInterviews to be held on Monday 12th October 2026
If you encounter any issues with the online application, please contact the Talent Team for assistance at Talent@tpacademytrust.org.
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 Mithian School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 73 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Mithian School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mithian-school-st-agnes

Our dedicated staff and governors are extremely proud of our school and the achievements of the children. We work closely with parents, children and the community to build on our success and work towards the future. We hope that all the children in our care remember their years at Mithian School with affection and create lasting memories. Children leave as confident, life long learners and ready for their next phase of their education.

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