Teaching Assistant

Nancledra School, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8NB

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 9,697.00

Teaching Assistant job summary

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with Nancledra School, are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant. Nancledra School is set in a beautiful rural location between Penzance and St Ives, offering excellent facilities and access to inspiring outdoor learning environments, including our growing school farm, which reflects our heritage and unique setting in the fields. The real strength of the school lies in its people; staff, children, parents and governors are proud of the school and work together to provide a caring and stimulating learning environment. We share an ethos that promotes high standards in academic achievement alongside a broad, engaging, hands-on curriculum, enriched by opportunities such as outdoor and farm-based learning. We celebrate and nurture the talents and skills of all our children and aim to develop independent, curious learners who contribute positively to their community and society.The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers and other staff to support pupils’ learning and wellbeing. The role involves assisting in the delivery of a high-quality education, helping to create a stimulating and supportive learning environment, and ensuring pupils feel safe, valued and encouraged to succeed. The Teaching Assistant will support individuals and small groups of children, contribute to planning and assessment where appropriate, and help to meet the diverse needs of all learners.About You:You will have a child-centred approach and will support the delivery of a creative, inclusive and challenging curriculum that inspires and motivates children, contributing to high-quality teaching and learning both indoors and outdoors. You will bring relevant experience of working within a primary school setting and demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting pupils’ progress, wellbeing and inclusion.You will share our vision and values and be enthusiastic about contributing to this thriving village school. The successful candidate will have experience of supporting school improvement through their classroom practice and interventions, and will be keen to embrace the opportunities of working within a flourishing and happy school with a strong sense of community.Benefits of Working with Us:As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here. How to Apply and Further Info:To be considered for this role, please click the “Apply” button above to submit your online application.The closing date and time for receiving applications is Thursday 9th JulyIf you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Louise Williams, Headteacher on 01736 740409, lwilliams@nancledra.tpacademytrust.orgInterviews to be held on Tuesday 14h JulyIf you encounter any issues with the online application, please contact the Talent Team for assistance at Talent@tpacademytrust.org.TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.

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.

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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.

About Nancledra School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 86 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Nancledra School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nancledra-school

Staff, children and parents are proud of our school and work hard to provide a caring and supportive environment for learning.

We share an ethos which promotes high standards in academic achievement allied with a broad, stimulating, hands on curriculum which sparks their curiosity to know more and do more. Human beings are curious and our aim is to create independent, curious learners who are well prepared to make a positive contribution to our society. Please viist our Personal Development overview HERE to see some of what we offer our children.

We celebrate and encourage the talents and skills of all of our children whilst ensuring their eyes are opened wide to the opportunities that lie before them. Our HEART values are part of our DNA, ensuring we develop and champion our children; enabling all to achieve their potential.

Our talented and dedicated team of staff ensure we make every moment matter.

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