Teaching Assistant
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8AR15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
29 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: To be confirmed with the successful candidate, as we are able to take a flexible approach to appointing for the role. No more than 13.75 hours
Contract type
- Fixed term - 31 August 2026 - In the first instance
Hourly rate
- £12.65 to £13.82 per hour - depending on qualifications
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Board of Directors of The Rainbow Multi Academy Trust are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic teaching assistant to support pupils learning at St Michaels C of E Primary School.
As the successful candidate, you will have a nurturing demeanour and be fully committed to promoting the needs and welfare of all children. You will be flexible, caring, and engaging, with a strong ability to adapt to the health and educational needs of every child in our school community.
You will hold a minimum GCSE qualifications in English and Maths, and have experience working as a classroom Teaching Assistant. You will have worked across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, and be confident in providing learning support to children with or without additional needs.
It is essential that you can support the Christian Ethos of the school, whilst building positive relationships and working collaboratively as part of a team. Particularly in supporting children with SEN/D in a mainstream setting, which will be a key priority in your role.
St Michaels C of E Primary School is part of The Rainbow Multi Academy Trust where our schools work in partnership to fulfil our belief that together, we can build a brighter future for our children. We are looking for a new member of staff to embrace and support our schools in creating an environment where the children have the opportunity to be the best they can be. The Trust is committed to fully supporting our staff through a range of CPD opportunities.
What the school offers its staff
CPD Opportunities
Further information about the job
Willing to provide lunchtime supervisor cover as part of your role
Classroom TA to support across Year 1/2 and Year 5
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Michael's Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 323 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Michael's Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- rsearle@rainbowacademy.org.uk
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