Teaching Assistant

Shortlanesend School, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DA

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 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: 13 hours per week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31/08/27
• Actual salary: £7,342 -£7,425

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant, the role is for 13 hours per week, fixed term until August 2027 and term time plus 2 INSET days. The days of work are Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The proposed interview date is 16th October 2026

What the school offers its staff

Our school is situated in the village of Shortlanesend, two miles north of Truro City in Cornwall. It is a thriving, happy school where everyone is valued and respected.

Our aim is to provide the children in our care with the best possible start in life and to support them develop into confident individuals, who understand their rights and responsibilities as members of our school and wider community.

Our strapline statement: 'Where children smile, learn and excel' underpins all we set out to achieve for our children. It equally applies to our staff who are passionate and dedicated to their individual roles, rise to any challenge and enjoy the supportive and fun ethos of being at Shortlanesend School.

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

The 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 Shortlanesend School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 140 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: jobs@aspireacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shortlanesend-school

Arranging a visit to Shortlanesend School

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

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