Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover
Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9EN10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
10 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,948.96 Annually (FTE) Salary to be reviewed annually. Actual salary is pro rata to hours and working weeks.
Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover job summary
About Our Primary School
Copper Valley Infant and Junior Academies are nurturing, community-focused schools in Gunnislake, supporting children from Nursery through to Year 6. Part of Bridge Schools Trust, we pride ourselves on creating a warm and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive.
Our schools offer a rich, engaging curriculum, positive behaviour culture, and excellent pastoral care. Pupils are supported to become confident, curious, and kind learners, and our dedicated staff team work together to make learning meaningful and enjoyable.
If you’re looking to join a friendly, forward-thinking school where every child’s wellbeing and success truly matter, Copper Valley could be the perfect place for you.
Role overview
We are beginning our search to find a dedicated SEN teaching Assistant to join our ARB to support us by covering parental leave . We are looking for a proactive team player that can bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience of working with a high level of SEN. If you are passionate, patient
In this role, you will support the teaching and learning for one of our wonderful pupils, building a positive relationship and bringing to the table a wide range of strategies that can be used to engage, enthuse and support. It is essential for you to have demonstrable awareness of the SEND code of practice.
Contract type: Fixed-term - Maternity Cover
Contract end date if applicable: Anticipated to end in January 2027
Contract terms: Part time
Working weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time only)
Paid weeks: 43.699 per year (includes holiday entitlement)
Working Days: Initially Monday - Thursday, leading to Monday-Friday
Shift Times: 10:00-14:45
Total Hours per week: 17
Payscale: Bridge 2
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) salary: £25,948.96
Equivalent hourly rate: £13.45
Actual Salary: £9,818.50
Closing date: 24/06/2026
Interview date: Week commencing 29/06/2026
Target start date: ASAP
About this Role - As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in:
- Supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the classroom.
- Providing targeted support to pupils with Special Educational Needs/Disabilities (SEND) as required.
- Using ‘Read Write Inc’ and other systematic phonics programmes to help children learn to read, write, and spell fluently and confidently.
- Working closely with class teachers and the wider school team to create a calm, positive, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
About You - We are looking for someone who:
- Is enthusiastic, caring and passionate in supporting children during their learning.
- Has a calm and professional approach, and enjoys working with children.
- Can promote positive behaviours using appropriate strategies.
- Has an understanding of attachment, and childhood development.
- Works well as part of a team and builds positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
- Is committed to providing high-quality care and learning experiences.
- Is committed to promoting inclusion and pupil wellbeing.
- For more information about the role, please review the attached job description.
In return, we offer:
- A friendly, supportive team within a wonderful school where every member of staff and pupil is valued.
- Opportunities to develop your skills and experience.
- A positive ethos built on trust, dedication, and shared values.
- Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
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.
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.
Safeguarding
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 checks
- Satisfactory references
Equal Opportunities
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.
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 Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 81 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy website
School location
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