Teaching Assistant

Mawgan-In-Pydar Primary School, Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 4EP

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31/08/26
• Actual salary: £2,713-£2,767

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a calm, caring and friendly Teaching Assistant to work lunchtimes. The position is 5 hours per week, term time plus INSET days on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising children, both in the dining hall and in the playground, leading play activities and ensuring the safety,wellbeing and good behaviour of all pupils

The interview date will be during the week beginning 8th December 2025

What the school offers its staff

Our school prides itself on providing a happy, safe, secure and supportive learning environment. At Mawgan-in-Pydar every child is special and unique.All our children are encouraged to care for and support one another.

At the centre of our ethos is an unwavering belief that all children can succeed and should enjoy their school experience while achieving their full potential. Our aspiration is that every child can feel that they are part of a vibrant, caring community. A community in which they can feel confident enough to try new things without fear of failure and one in which everybody has something to offer and something to learn.

We aim to give every child the opportunity to excel not only academically, which we certainly do, but in every area of their life.

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 Mawgan-In-Pydar Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 106 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Mawgan-In-Pydar Primary School website
• Email address: jobs@aspireacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mawgan-in-pydar-primary-school

Our school prides itself on providing a happy, safe, secure and supportive learning environment. At Mawgan-in-Pydar every child is special and unique. All our children are encouraged to care for and support one another.

At the centre of our ethos is an unwavering belief that all children can succeed and should enjoy their school experience while achieving their full potential. Our aspiration is that every child can feel that they are part of a vibrant, caring community. A community in which they can feel confident enough to try new things without fear of failure and one in which everybody has something to offer and something to learn.

We aim to give every child the opportunity to excel not only academically, which we certainly do, but in every area of their life.

Arranging a visit to Mawgan-In-Pydar Primary School

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

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