Teaching Assistant

Penryn Primary Academy, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8RA

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  10 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 November 2025

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 - Until 31/08/26
• Actual salary: £16,278 - 16,604

What skills and experience we're looking for

Penryn Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support learning across a range of classes, including Year 1, a mixed Year 3/4 class, and Year 5. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive school environment where your contribution will directly impact pupil success.

The position is for 30 hours per week, term time plus two INSET days on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ learning and development in Year 1, mixed Year 3/4, and Year 5 classes
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
• Provide targeted support to pupils with additional needs
• Help create a positive and stimulating classroom environment
• Support with classroom management and organisation
• Contribute to the overall wellbeing and progress of pupils in line with school policies

Why Penryn Primary Academy?

• Join a dynamic, highly skilled, experienced, and supportive team passionate about making a difference.
• Benefit from our high-quality CPD offer to support your professional growth.
• Be part of a large supportive Trust that values collaboration and innovation.
• Work in an inspiring environment with Forest School accreditation and access to an indoor swimming pool.
• Play a vital role in helping pupils thrive in a setting committed to inclusion and excellence.

We welcome visits which can be arranged by contacting our office via hello@penrynprimary.org. We very much look forward to you visiting our school and looking at all that we have to offer you.

What the school offers its staff

We are very proud of our school and the opportunities and experiences it can offer to all our children and their families.Our aim is to ensure that every child has the opportunity to enjoy their school life and become the best version of themselves within a supported, vibrant, whole child-centred environment. It is our belief that working closely with families is the key to success and we offer an open-door policy to parents and carers.

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

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Penryn Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 354 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Penryn Primary Academy website
• Email address: jobs@aspireacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/penryn-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Penryn Primary Academy

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

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