Teaching Assistant and
Darite Primary Academy, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5JH9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Target date : January 2026
Closing date
17 December 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,469.00 Annually (Actual) Actual Salary: £10,530
Teaching Assistant and job summary
At Darite Primary Academy , we pride ourselves on having a supportive family atmosphere where all children are valued and learn. This is more than just a role — it’s a chance to be part of a thriving educational community where your contribution truly matters.
As a KS2 Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Work closely with class teachers to support learning and development across a range of abilities.
- Help create engaging, inclusive classroom experiences that inspire a love of learning.
- Provide targeted support to individual pupils and small groups, nurturing confidence and independence.
- Contribute to the wider life of the school, from creative projects to enrichment activities.
- Share ideas and reflect on practice within a trust that values continuous improvement and teamwork.
In return, we offer:
- A vibrant, inclusive and nurturing school where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their potential.
- The opportunity to work alongside experienced, passionate educators who value creativity, curiosity, and kindness.
- Access to exceptional training and professional development through the Bridge Schools Trust.
- A supportive leadership team that champions staff wellbeing and personal growth.
- A welcoming, positive environment where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
Hours: 17 Teaching Assistant hours & 2 Lunchtime Supervisor hours per week
Working weeks: 38 weeks per year (Term time only)
Paid weeks: 43.699 per year (includes holiday entitlement)
Salary: £24,469.00 pro rata
Actual Salary: £10,530.00
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Embrace the school and trust’s values and ethos
- Have a proven record with supporting teachers in delivering high quality teaching and learning
- Experience in working with early years and mixed age classes
- Experience working with a range of needs
- Be committed to working as part of a team.
About Darite Primary Academy
Darite Primary Academy is a small school on the moors above Liskeard. It is well known for its warm welcome and friendly atmosphere. We take great care to provide a happy, safe environment where children feel secure to play, have fun, explore, experiment, develop confidence and curiosity, and learn. There is an excellent educational programme that is appropriate to the children’s age and stage of development.
About Bridge Schools Trust
Bridge Schools Trust is a family of schools across Cornwall, built on dedication and trust and united by a shared commitment to putting learning first.
Our values guide everything we do:
Creative in our approach to teaching and problem-solving
Curious, always innovating and learning
Responsible, accountable to our communities
Enthusiastic, bringing energy and passion to every endeavour
Excellent in our expectations and delivery
Determined, rallying together to overcome challenges
By joining us, you will become part of a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking Trust where staff are valued, wellbeing is prioritised, and professional development is encouraged.
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Bridge Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, Social Media check, and satisfactory references.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
If you have the drive and determination to enable every child to succeed, and wish to be part of a Trust that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement , we would love to hear from you.
Further information about the job
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Darite Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 39 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Darite Primary Academy website
School location
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