Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor

Looe Primary Academy, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1JY

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To be confirmed following pre-employment checks

• Closing date

  1 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,948.96 Annually (FTE) Actual salary: £3,820.39

Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

About this Role

Looe Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. We are looking for someone who can bring energy, professionalism and a positive attitude to all aspects of school life.

While experience working as a Teaching Assistant and across both Key Stages would be advantageous, we are equally keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate the personal qualities, aptitude and transferable skills needed to succeed in the role.

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Energy, enthusiasm, and a professional approach to all aspects of school life

• A warm, nurturing, and approachable manner that helps children feel safe, valued, and ready to learn

• A positive attitude and strong team spirit

• Experience (or a willingness to train) in supporting children with behavioural, social, emotional, or mental health needs

The role also includes daily lunchtime supervision.

In return, we offer:

• A supportive, experienced, and friendly team committed to putting children’s wellbeing and learning at the heart of everything we do

• High-quality training and development through the Bridge Schools Trust

• A well-regarded school in a vibrant community setting—with spectacular sea views!

• A strong focus on community engagement and partnership, which you will be encouraged to actively contribute to

If you’re passionate about supporting children to thrive and want to be part of a positive, forward-thinking school community, we’d love to hear from you.

Hours: 6.5 hours per week

Working weeks: 38 weeks per year (Term time only)

Paid weeks: 43.699 per year (includes holiday entitlement)

FTE Salary: £25,948.96

Actual Salary: £3,820.39

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about making a positive difference and helping every child to learn, grow and thrive.
• Enthusiastic, professional and reliable, with a willingness to engage in all aspects of school life.
• A strong team player who can build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, families and the wider community.
• Experienced in supporting children's learning and wellbeing or able to demonstrate transferable skills, with an interest in developing knowledge of behavioural, social, emotional and mental health needs.

About Looe Primary Academy

Looe Primary Academy is a vibrant, community‑focused school in the heart of East Looe, Cornwall, welcoming children from Nursery through to Year 6. As part of the Bridge Schools Trust, we pride ourselves on creating a warm, inclusive environment where every pupil is valued, supported and inspired to achieve their best.

At the heart of Looe Primary Academy is our commitment to strong relationships, high aspirations and creating a love of learning. Our curriculum is designed to be engaging and purposeful, providing children with meaningful opportunities to explore, grow and succeed. Our dedicated staff team work collaboratively and passionately to ensure our pupils are confident, curious and resilient learners.

If you are looking to join a forward‑thinking, caring school where children’s wellbeing, progress and success genuinely matter, Looe Primary Academy could be the perfect place for you.

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 Looe Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 238 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Looe Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/looe-primary-academy

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