Teaching Assistant

Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2DB

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31/08/27
• Actual salary: £17,650 - £17,849

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be required to work 31.25 hours per week, term time plus 2 INSET days, on a fixed term basis until August 2027.

The interview date will be during the week commencing 8th June 2026

What the school offers its staff

At Biscovey Nursery and Infants’ Academy we aim to provide the very best education for your child. We will work hard to provide first-class provision, excellent resources and outstanding opportunities that will allow your child to have a love of learning.

At Biscovey every child is valued and everyone values each other. Our visions and values teach pupils to be respectful, honest and resilient. We encourage children to use this language and for learning, building independence and developing life skills.

Our aim is to ensure that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential and our school strapline is "With strong roots we learn and grow together."

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 149 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy website
• Email address: jobs@aspireacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/biscovey-nursery-and-infants-academy

Arranging a visit to Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy

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

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