Teaching Assistant - SEN

Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9EN

2 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  6 January 2026

• Closing date

  2 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,469.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary: £11,472.56

Teaching Assistant - SEN job summary

We are beginning our search to find a dedicated SEN teaching Assistant to join our ARB unit as a 1:1 teaching Assistant. 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.

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.

Hours: 20.7 per week ( 5 hours and 10 minutes Monday-Thursday)

Working weeks: 38 weeks per year (Term time only)

Paid weeks: 43.699 per year (includes holiday entitlement)

Salary: £24,469.00 (Actual salary: £11,472.56)

Contract: Fixed term (Maternity cover) until 23/07/2026

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 Copper Valley Infant & Junior Academy

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.

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

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

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.

About Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 81 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/delaware-primary-academy

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