Teaching Assistant

Penair School, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1TN

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To be confirmed

• Closing date

  4 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: E1 £25,614 0.347 FTE - Actual £8,888

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about helping young people thrive? Do you enjoy supporting students to reach their full potential, both academically and personally? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Penair School is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and adaptable Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming and supportive Inclusion Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of our students while becoming part of a school community that values inclusion, development and teamwork.

Salary

Grade E1 - £25,614 FTE Actual Salary: £8,888 per annum 15 hours per week | 0.347 FTE | Term Time

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and students to create a positive and inclusive learning environment where every pupil can succeed. You will play a key role in supporting learning, encouraging independence, and promoting students' social and emotional wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver planned learning activities and intervention programmes, adapting support to meet individual pupil needs.

Work alongside teachers to plan, review and evaluate learning activities.

Support the monitoring, assessment and recording of student progress.

Provide constructive feedback to students to encourage achievement and confidence.

Prepare and organise learning resources to enhance classroom activities.

Promote positive behaviour and support students' social and emotional development.

Liaise appropriately with colleagues, parents, carers and external agencies to support student success.

Champion inclusion and help all students access learning and participate fully in school life.

Encourage resilience, independence and a love of learning.

We are looking for someone who is:

Enthusiastic and motivated.

Reliable and committed.

Caring and approachable.

Flexible and adaptable.

A strong team player with excellent communication skills.

Passionate about supporting young people to achieve their best.

What the school offers its staff

A collaborative, supportive team with a passion for teaching and facilitating progress

-Opportunities to discuss flexible working

-CPD: A culture based on the best evidence-informed teacher development, to help you be be the best you can be

-Staff wellbeing: Champions and mental health first aiders are on site. We have regular staff events and an active staff voice.

-Free parking

-Use of school gym equipment out of school hours

Flexible working opportunities

We foster a culture whereby we are open to discuss and consider flexible working with all our team

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and we expect staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and on-line check is required for this post.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

TA & HLTA job description March 2026.pdf - 126 KB (opens in new tab)

About Penair School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1223 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Penair School website
• Email address: eallan@penair.cornwall.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01872 274737
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/penair-school

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