Teaching Assistant
Calstock Community Primary School, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QL15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: 31.25 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £23,151
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate must enjoy being part of a team, be flexible, willing to adapt to changing situations and be committed to further training and skill acquisition.
Sensitivity, patience and an ability to work on your own initiative are necessary qualities, as well as the ability to work as part of our effective and caring team.
This post is suitable for experienced candidates who are confident in supporting pupils in class. Familiarity with the EYFS curriculum and the Read, Write Inc. Phonics programme would be helpful but not essential.
What the school offers its staff
- a happy, welcoming environment where children and staff enjoy coming to school
- a supportive governing body and staff team
- excellent opportunities to further develop your skills and expertise
Further information about the job
Calstock School are looking to recruit a caring and committed person to work as a general classroom teaching assistant. The successful candidate must enjoy being part of a team, be flexible, willing to adapt to changing situations and be committed to further training and skill acquisition.
Sensitivity, patience and an ability to work on your own initiative are necessary qualities, as well as the ability to work as part of our effective and caring team.
This post is suitable for experienced candidates who are confident in supporting pupils in class. Familiarity with the EYFS curriculum and the Read, Write Inc. Phonics programme would be helpful but not essential.
Hours would be Monday to Friday (all day) 9.00am to 3.15pm.
The role will also include helping to supervise pupils during lunchtime break. This will include assisting with their lunch and supervising play activities/games in the playground at lunchtime.
The successful candidate should have good communication skills, a desire to facilitate children's learning and a commitment to working in partnership with parents and liaising with outside agencies. This is an exciting opportunity where you can make a real difference.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment will be subject to the successful candidate undertaking an enhanced (DBS) disclosure barring check.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment will be subject to the successful candidate undertaking an enhanced (DBS) disclosure barring check.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Calstock Community Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 60 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- sbm@calstock.cornwall.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01822832646
Arranging a visit to Calstock Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@calstock.cornwall.sch.uk.
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