Teaching Assistant
Pensans Community Primary School, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8UH10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday to Friday 30 hours per week Term Time only
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until August 2026
Pay scale
- TPAT Point 4
What skills and experience we're looking for
Pensans School are seeking to employ a dynamic, enthusiastic and skilled teaching assistant for this unique position. This is an exciting opportunity to introduce and develop a new role within our inclusive and forward-thinking school community.
We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to work across the school to support children’s speech, language, and communication development — with a particular focus on pupils in EYFS and Key Stage 1, English as an Additional Language (EAL)and those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).
You will work closely with class teachers, the SENCo, and external professionals to help create communication-rich environments and ensure every child is supported to develop their communication skills and confidence.
Key responsibilities
· Support the delivery of targeted interventions for pupils with SLCN particularly in EYFS and KS1 and/or EAL (more prominently in KS2)
· Work collaboratively with staff to embed communication-friendly approaches across the school.
· Deliver small group and one-to-one sessions to develop speech, language, and communication skills.
· Use and model strategies such as visual supports, Makaton, and other augmentative communication tools.
· Monitor and record pupil progress, sharing information with teachers, the SENDCo, and families
· Liaise with external specialists, including speech and language therapists and also the refugee and outreach support team
· Promote inclusion and celebrate linguistic and cultural diversity across the school.
About You:
Pensans School are looking for a warm and positive person dedicated to enhancing the life chances of our children through delivering and supporting language and communication skills for pupils who need additional support in this area of learning. This maybe a speech and language need or an EAL need. We are delighted to have welcomed a number of children into our school community from the Afghan Resettlement programme.
You will be calm and nurturing yet aspirational for pupil outcomes. We are looking for a dedicated and skilled practitioner to work alongside teaching colleagues to deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences for small groups and individuals, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.
A successful candidate will be able to lead learning sessions and small group interventions under the guidance of teachers, SENDCO and some outside agencies.
Pensans School is driven to give opportunities to all children to allow them to be the best they can be. We are incredibly proud of our nurturing and inclusive school environment, and we welcome a new member to join our growing team. Please seek a personalised tour to see the school with your own eyes!
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 issues hhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Pensans Community Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 121 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Pensans Community Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
Vision
At Pensans all children are recognised and valued as individuals with unlimited potential. We will work together with parents and the community to achieve the best outcomes for our children so that they become; confident ambassadors for the school and positive members of our community who act with integrity for the good of all.
Pensans Community Aspirational Relationships Experiences Success
Aims
All children and adults are safe
Our school is an inspiring place where all children love to learn
We work together to create an open, welcoming school that is at the centre of the community
We have high expectations of children and staff.
Values
We show respect for ourselves, for others and for our environment.
We treat everyone equally with consideration and courtesy.
We are fully committed to our learning and teaching.
We take a pride in our school; contribute positively to the best of our abilities, and we are honest, open and fair in our dealings with one another.
Arranging a visit to Pensans Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.
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