Teaching Assistant

Shortlanesend School, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DA

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026.

• Closing date

  9 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: 30 hours per week.
• Contract type: Fixed term - until 31 August 2026.
• Full-time equivalent salary: Level 2A-2B Actual Annual Salary Range £16,278 - 16,604 (FTE £23,791 - £24,267)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistantto work 30 hours per week, term time plus two INSET days on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2026. Candidates who have experience of working with EYFS children andhave attainment of Level 3 or equivalent, would be advantageous.

If you have any questions relating to the roles, please contactthe school on01872 276372 or hello@shortlanesend.org.uk

Should we receive a good volume of applications early in the application window, we may bring the closing date forward so please apply as soon as possible, if interested.

What the school offers its staff

Shortlanesend School is situated in the village of Shortlanesend, two miles north of Truro City in Cornwall. It is a thriving, happy school where everyone is valued and respected and serves children from 2-11 years old.

Our mission statement 'Where children smile, learn and excel' underpins all we set out to achieve for our children, and could equally be applied to our staff; who are passionate and dedicated to their individual roles, rise to any challenge and enjoy the supportive ethos of being at Shortlanesend School.

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

The 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 Shortlanesend School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 156 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: jobs@aspireacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shortlanesend-school

Arranging a visit to Shortlanesend School

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

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