Teaching Assistant
Blisland Primary Academy, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 4JX31 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 June 2026
Closing date
2 May 2026 at 12:59am
Date listed
1 April 2026
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) Salary to be reviewed annually. Actual salary is pro rata to hours and working weeks.
Teaching Assistant job summary
About this Role
We are looking for a skilled and adaptable Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be confident working across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, supporting high‑quality learning in a range of classrooms. You will work closely with teachers to provide targeted support for pupils, including those with special educational needs, helping to remove barriers and promote positive progress.
The role also includes leading whole‑class learning during PPA time, so strong classroom management, effective communication, and the ability to deliver engaging activities are essential. We are seeking someone who is positive, proactive, and committed to ensuring every child thrives.
In this role, we are looking for you to:
Provide tailored support to meet the child’s individual learning and emotional needs.
Assist with classroom activities, ensuring inclusion and engagement.
Implement strategies outlined in the child’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to monitor progress and adapt support as needed.
Hours: 12 hours per week
Working weeks: 39 weeks per year (Term time only)
Paid weeks: 43.699 per year (includes holiday entitlement)
Salary: £24,469.00 FTE
Contract: Fixed-term until 23 July 2026
About you
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 nee
- Will uphold and promote the school's values
About Blisland Primary Academy
Blisland School was built in 1880 and serves the village of Blisland and surrounding area. The school is located just outside the beautiful village of Blisland in a hamlet, named Waterloo, on the very edge of Bodmin Moor. Sitting within these wonderful surroundings, the environment in which we live plays a large role in our aim to deliver a happy and vibrant school that provides a wealth of opportunities for children to create, explore, invent and extend their learning.
We pride ourselves on our supportive and inclusive ethos; our team of staff work incredibly hard to ensure that every child achieves the highest standards possible during their time with us. We are committed to providing the highest standard of teaching and learning and we achieve this through a rich and broad curriculum that provides a combination of challenge, support, encouragement and praise to ensure that all pupils fulfil their potential.
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Blisland Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 49 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Blisland Primary Academy website
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