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  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    28 September 2021 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    21 September 2021

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Contract type

Fixed term - Maternity cover

Full-time equivalent salary

£18327-£18933 FTE

Teaching Assistant (SEND) job summary

Devoran School is looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic TA to work with and support our younger children, some of whom may have Special Educational Needs. This position will be for a total of 27.5 hours per week to cover maternity leave. The school also has a vacancy for a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant for a total of 5 hours per week in addition to the TA Teaching Assistant (SEND) position, to cover maternity leave. These roles will commence from 11th October 2021 – or as soon after - and will is on a temporary basic to cover maternity leave.

Closing Date: Midnight on 28 September 2021
Shortlisting: Wednesday 29 September 2021
Interviews: Friday 1 October 2021

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.

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About Devoran School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
198 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Phone number
01872863223

We are looking for a team player who will complement our committed and vibrant team. Devoran School is situated on the outskirts of Truro set on wonderful grounds. We like to take the learning outside and make the most of every moment we have the children in our care. We are a team of 25 staff working from EYFS through to Year 6 in a one-form entry school.



The mental health of our children and staff is paramount to us and we work hard to ensure that our Trauma-Informed practice supports all children and that staff are also given the support they need in order to be successful within their role. We pride ourselves on focusing on three core values of being ‘Ready, Respectful and Safe’.



A commitment to continuing professional development is necessary; we work closely together and roles may be interchangeable to meet children’s needs. We are looking for someone with initiative and a willingness to become an active member of our friendly and professional school team – where happy children and their learning are our highest priority.

We would encourage you to take a look at our school website to get a flavour of our school. We look forward to reading your application and hopefully meeting you. If you would like to arrange a telephone conversation with the Headteacher, please ring the school.

Applicants should be aware that the panel may undertake soft research (google search, facebook etc) prior to interview.

Arranging a visit to Devoran School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@devoran.cornwall.sch.uk.

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