Teaching Assistant
Threemilestone School, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6DH9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
9 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- 13,392.17
Teaching Assistant job summary
Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with Threemilestone School, are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our supportive school community.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children with SEND, providing high-quality, individualised support that enables them to thrive, develop confidence and achieve their potential.
At Threemilestone School, we are passionate about educating and nurturing the whole child. We believe that every child deserves to feel valued, included and inspired to succeed. Just as importantly, we want our staff to feel that they are part of something special. You will join a welcoming and highly skilled team where collaboration, professional development and a strong sense of belonging are genuinely valued.
Working alongside experienced colleagues who have high expectations for every child, you will have opportunities to develop your skills through regular, bespoke training and ongoing support. We encourage our staff to learn, grow and share ideas, creating an environment where both children and adults can flourish.
About You
You will have a child-centred approach and a genuine commitment to helping every child feel supported, included and able to succeed.
We are looking for someone who:is calm, patient, caring and approachableunderstands that every child is unique and is curious about different learning needs and behaviourscan use initiative and take a thoughtful, solution-focused approach to challengesis enthusiastic about creating a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environmentis willing to undertake training, develop new skills and continue to grow professionallyworks well as part of a team and builds positive relationships with children and colleaguesis adaptable, resilient and committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning
If you are passionate about supporting children with SEND and would like to be part of a team where your contribution is valued and your professional development is encouraged, we would love to hear from you.
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 9th October 2026 12pmIf you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Rob Chirgwin rchirgwin@threemilestone.tpacademytrust.orgInterviews to be held on Wednesday 14th October
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.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children with SEND, providing high-quality, individualised support that enables them to thrive, develop confidence and achieve their potential.
At Threemilestone School, we are passionate about educating and nurturing the whole child. We believe that every child deserves to feel valued, included and inspired to succeed. Just as importantly, we want our staff to feel that they are part of something special. You will join a welcoming and highly skilled team where collaboration, professional development and a strong sense of belonging are genuinely valued.
Working alongside experienced colleagues who have high expectations for every child, you will have opportunities to develop your skills through regular, bespoke training and ongoing support. We encourage our staff to learn, grow and share ideas, creating an environment where both children and adults can flourish.
About You
You will have a child-centred approach and a genuine commitment to helping every child feel supported, included and able to succeed.
We are looking for someone who:is calm, patient, caring and approachableunderstands that every child is unique and is curious about different learning needs and behaviourscan use initiative and take a thoughtful, solution-focused approach to challengesis enthusiastic about creating a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environmentis willing to undertake training, develop new skills and continue to grow professionallyworks well as part of a team and builds positive relationships with children and colleaguesis adaptable, resilient and committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning
If you are passionate about supporting children with SEND and would like to be part of a team where your contribution is valued and your professional development is encouraged, we would love to hear from you.
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 9th October 2026 12pmIf you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Rob Chirgwin rchirgwin@threemilestone.tpacademytrust.orgInterviews to be held on Wednesday 14th October
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Threemilestone School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 409 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
https://www.threemilestone.cornwall.sch.uk/our-school/
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