Teaching Assistant
Pelynt Primary Academy, Cornwall, PL13 2LG14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Target: 09/09/2026
Closing date
15 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 July 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
- £25,948.96 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary: £11,461.15
Teaching Assistant job summary
About Our Primary School
Pelynt Primary Academy is a small, welcoming rural school and pre-school in the heart of Pelynt village, near Looe in Cornwall. Catering for children aged 2-11, we are proud to provide a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to learn, thrive and excel.
About the role
Based in the heart of our school, Samphire Class offers a fantastic indoor and outdoor learning environment where we tailor our curriculum and approach to help every child flourish. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will support children to develop their communication, confidence, independence and love of learning.
We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit Samphire Class before applying. We would be delighted to show you around our provision, introduce you to the team and answer any questions you may have.
Contract type: Fixed Term
Contract end date if applicable: 22/07/2027
Contract terms: Part time
Working weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time only)
Paid weeks: 43.699 per year (includes holiday entitlement)
Working Days: Wednesday to Friday
Shift Times: 08:30-15:30
Total Hours per week: 19.5
Payscale: Bridge 2
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) salary: £25,498.96
Equivalent hourly rate: £13.45
Actual Salary: £11,461.15
Closing date: Midnight 15th July 2026
Interview date: 21st July 2026
Target start date: 9th September 2026
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:
- Energetic, engaging and creative.
- Patient, empathetic and nurturing.
- Passionate about inclusive education.
- A positive team player who builds strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
For more information, please read the accompanying 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 Pelynt Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 87 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Pelynt Primary Academy website
School location
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