Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor

Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6DX

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  05 January 2025

• Closing date

  16 November 2025 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  24 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,469.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary: £9006.24

Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

At Brunel Primary Academy , you’ll be supported by a collaborative network of professionals who share ideas, celebrate innovation and invest in each other’s growth. 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 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: 14.75 Teaching Assistant hours & 1.50 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: £9006.24

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Is kind, patient, and motivated to help every child flourish.
• Brings energy, positivity, and a can-do attitude to every day.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, building great relationships with children and adults alike.
• Is reflective and open to learning — eager to grow within a school that values innovation and professional development.

About Brunel Primary Academy

Brunel Primary and Nursery Academy is a successful and vibrant school where children really do come first. It really is a special place. We believe that every child deserves the best education, and we have the highest expectations for every child who attends our school. We are extremely fortunate to have a highly committed and skilled staff who share the common aim of wanting to give every child the best possible start in life as they are encouraged to ‘Degemer An Jydh’ which translates to ‘Seize the Day.’

We believe that children should be encouraged to develop positive values towards themselves, each other, and the wider community of which they are part. We work together to create a school where children behave positively, and all are treated with respect, understanding and sensitivity. Safeguarding and welfare are intrinsic and essential in all that we do at Brunel Primary and Nursery Academy.

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

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

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.

About Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 221 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brunel-primary-nursery-academy

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