Teaching Assistant + Lunchtime Supervisor
Looe Primary Academy, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1JY22 days remaining to apply
Closing date
16 November 2025 at 10:59pm
Date listed
24 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,469.00 Annually (FTE)
Teaching Assistant + Lunchtime Supervisor job summary
Looe Primary Academy is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant + Lunchtime Supervisor to join our dedicated team. Experience in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 is desirable, though not essential, and the role may involve working across the full primary age range.
We are looking for someone who brings:
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Energy, enthusiasm, and a professional approach to all aspects of school life
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A warm, nurturing, and approachable manner that helps children feel safe, valued, and ready to learn
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A positive attitude and strong team spirit
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Experience (or a willingness to train) in supporting children with behavioural, social, emotional, or mental health needs
The role also includes daily lunchtime supervision.
In return, we offer:
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A supportive, experienced, and friendly team committed to putting children’s wellbeing and learning at the heart of everything we do
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High-quality training and development through the Bridge Schools Trust
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A well-regarded school in a vibrant community setting—with spectacular sea views!
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A strong focus on community engagement and partnership, which you will be encouraged to actively contribute to
If you’re passionate about supporting children to thrive and want to be part of a positive, forward-thinking school community, we’d love to hear from you.
Hours: 11.16 TA hours + 1.33 Lunchtime Supervisor hours per week
Working weeks: 38 weeks per year (Term time only)
Paid weeks: 43.699 per year (includes holiday entitlement)
Salary: £24,469.00
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of working with a high level of SEN
- Has high expectations for behaviour and uses positive strategies to support pupils
- Will uphold and promote the school's values
About Looe Primary Academy
Looe Primary Academy is a vibrant, community‑focused school in the heart of East Looe, Cornwall, welcoming children from Nursery through to Year 6. As part of the Bridge Schools Trust, we pride ourselves on creating a warm, inclusive environment where every pupil is valued, supported and inspired to achieve their best.
At the heart of Looe Primary Academy is our commitment to strong relationships, high aspirations and creating a love of learning. Our curriculum is designed to be engaging and purposeful, providing children with meaningful opportunities to explore, grow and succeed. Our dedicated staff team work collaboratively and passionately to ensure our pupils are confident, curious and resilient learners.
If you are looking to join a forward‑thinking, caring school where children’s wellbeing, progress and success genuinely matter, Looe Primary Academy could be the perfect place for you.
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 Looe Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 241 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Looe Primary Academy website
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