Teaching Assistant

Chacewater Community Primary School, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 8PZ

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday 10.30am - 2.30pm Term Time only (20 hours per week)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until August 2026
• Actual salary: £21,332

What skills and experience we're looking for

About The Role:

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? Do you bring energy, empathy, and a proactive approach to every challenge? If so, Chacewater School would love to hear from you!

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and committed team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where every child is valued and supported to thrive.

What we’re looking for:

• A genuine interest inSpecial Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Confidence and resilience in supporting pupils withchallenging behaviour
• A positive, energetic presence that lifts the classroom and supports learning
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative, caring school community
• Ahappy, inclusive schoolwith a strong sense of community
• Supportive colleagues and leadership who value your contribution
• Opportunities forprofessional developmentand training
• A chance to make a real impact on children’s wellbeing and progress

What we offer:

What the school offers its staff

Working for TPAT and Benefits

‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted - 2019

We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.

We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.

If you choose to work for us, you will receive:

• A competitive salary
• National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye voucher scheme
• Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/

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

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Chacewater Community Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 194 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chacewater Community Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chacewater-community-primary-school

https://www.chacewater.cornwall.sch.uk/web/curriculum/12669

Arranging a visit to Chacewater Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.

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