Teaching Assistant

Sennen Community Primary Academy, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7AW

Deadline is today

• Job start date

  1 October 2026

• Closing date

  2 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 July 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: 16,728.42

Teaching Assistant job summary

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with Sennen School, are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (maternity cover) to join our team and support our exciting new continuous provision approach within a mixed Year 1 and Year 2 classroom.Sennen School is the first and last school in the land, located in the small village of Sennen, just 8 miles west of Penzance and under 2 miles from Land’s End. We are fortunate to have easy access to Sennen Cove, one of Cornwall’s beautiful beaches. Our engaging curriculum inspires a love of learning, reading and nature. We make the most of our stunning surroundings through forest and beach learning, and are developing our school grounds further to include a forest school area and growing space.Working days and hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.15pmThis is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative and child-centred learning environment. You will:Support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning within a continuous provision modelWork closely with the class teacher to enhance provision and learning opportunities both indoors and outdoorsFacilitate play-based learning, encouraging independence, curiosity, and creativityObserve and respond to children’s interests to extend learning meaningfullySupport the development of key skills across the curriculum, particularly in communication, early reading, writing, and mathsBuild positive relationships with pupils to support their emotional wellbeing and engagementThis role is ideal for someone who is passionate about early learning and is excited by creative, hands-on approaches to teaching.About You:We are looking for someone who:Has experience working with children in KS1 or EYFS (desirable but not essential)Has a good understanding of child development and play-based learningIs enthusiastic, flexible, and proactiveCan work effectively as part of a team and use their initiativeHas excellent communication and interpersonal skillsIs committed to supporting all children to achieve their bestBrings energy, creativity, and a positive attitude to the classroomBenefits 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 Thursday 2 July at 11.59pmIf you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Sam Gillion, Head Teacher on sgillion@sennen.tpacademytrust.org or 01736 871392.Interviews to be held on Wednesday 8 JulyIf 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.

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

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 Sennen Community Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 94 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sennen Community Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sennen-community-primary-academy

Welcome to the First and Last School in the country. At Sennen School we believe that all children are unique individuals with a right to a safe and happy learning experience. We are driven by our belief that children are most likely to be happy and hence successful if they are given care, support and challenge in equal measure. Our team is united and dedicated in pursuing the best outcomes for all children at Sennen School. By 'best outcomes' we mean children who are positive and enthusiastic and ready for the challenges of life as well as being academically successful.

We aim to provide children with a well-rounded and ambitious curriculum. High academic standards and expectations run alongside creativity, inspiration and imagination. Through the school’s core learning behaviours of Resilience, Resourcefulness, Reflectiveness and Teamwork; children learn to: challenge themselves; demonstrate excellence; care for themselves and their community and have fun. Our curriculum draws upon the natural and historical resources in our community and the children’s experience to make it relevant and inspiring for them.

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