Teaching Assistant

Shortlanesend School, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DA

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025.

• Closing date

  18 July 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - until 31 August 2026.
• Actual 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 Assistant to work 30 hours per week, term time plus two INSET days on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2026. The position will involve working with pupils with SEN. Experience of working with SEN pupils would be advantageous.

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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