Teaching Assistant

Alverton Primary School, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4QD

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday 9.15am – 2.45pm (30 mins lunch) Wednesday 9.15am – 2.45pm (30 mins lunch) Friday 9.15am – 12.15pm Term Time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until August 2026
• Hourly rate: £12.65 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

Alverton Primary School, together with the Local Monitoring Committee is looking for a dedicated and proactive Teaching Assistant to join our team. Whether working within our mainstream classrooms or supporting pupils within our Area Resource Base (ARB), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational, social, and physical development of our children.

As a Teaching Assistant, you aren't just an extra pair of hands; you are a vital partner in the classroom. You will work closely with teachers to provide high-level assistance in the practical organization of class activities. Your primary focus will be ensuring the welfare and development of our pupils, helping them build the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

· Educational Support: You will assist individuals and small groups—including those with specific Special Educational Needs (SEN)—to ensure they learn as effectively as possible. This includes listening to children read, telling stories, and helping those who need extra support to complete tasks.

· Classroom Management: You will help prepare the learning environment, from creating vibrant wall displays to maintaining an up-to-date inventory of resources. You’ll ensure that materials are stocked, equipment is safe, and the classroom is ready for every new challenge.

· Social & Emotional Growth: A core part of this role is establishing supportive relationships. You will promote acceptance and inclusion, helping to reinforce pupils’ self-esteem and social integration through positive interaction.

· Active Supervision: Your support extends beyond the classroom. You will supervise break and lunch periods, organizing approved games and activities that enhance social development. You will also play a key role in maintaining our behaviour and bullying policies, ensuring a safe, happy environment for all.

· Administrative Partnership: You will assist teachers in planning activities and completing vital records, including incident reporting and progress monitoring.

What the school offers its staff

Working for TPAT and Benefits

‘The Trust that Schools want to join’Ofsted - 2019

We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.

We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.

If you choose to work for us, you will receive:

• A competitive salary
• National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye voucher scheme
• Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/

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

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About Alverton Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 384 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Alverton Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
• Phone number: 01376 364087
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alverton-primary-school-penzance

http://www.alverton.org.uk/web/our_vision_values_and_aims/85048

Arranging a visit to Alverton Primary School

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