Teaching Assistant

Nancledra School, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8NB

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: 20 hours per week. Term Time only Monday – Friday 8.45am – 1.00pm (with 15 minute unpaid break)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £9,697

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teaching Assistant Job Description and Person Specification January 2026.pdf - 207 KB (opens in new tab)

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
• Email address: recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
• Phone number: 01736 740409
• 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.

Arranging a visit to Nancledra School

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

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