Teaching Assistant
St Hilary School, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 9DR11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 November 2026
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 8.40am - 3.20pm 38 working weeks 43.699 paid working weeks
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 31st August 2026
Actual salary
- £18,242.15
What skills and experience we're looking for
St Hilary School is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant with SEN Support to join our dedicated team.
Situated in the heart of our village community, St Hilary School provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive, achieve their potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Our school is proud of its supportive ethos, strong relationships with families and commitment to ensuring that all children feel valued, safe and successful. Staff work collaboratively to provide high-quality learning experiences that inspire curiosity, independence and confidence in every pupil.
About the Role
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting children, particularly those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers, the SENDCo and other professionals to provide tailored support that enables pupils to access learning, develop independence and make progress both academically and socially.
The role will include:
Supporting pupils with identified SEN on a one-to-one basis and within small groups.
Assisting with the implementation of individual support plans and targeted interventions.
Promoting inclusion and positive behaviour through nurturing and consistent support.
Helping to create a safe, engaging and stimulating learning environment.
Working collaboratively with staff, parents and external agencies to meet pupils' individual needs.
Supporting children's emotional wellbeing, communication and social development.
About You
We are seeking someone who:
Has a child-centred and inclusive approach.
Is patient, caring and able to build positive relationships with children.
Has experience of working with children with SEN, or a willingness to develop skills in this area.
Can work effectively as part of a team and use their own initiative when required.
Is committed to helping all children achieve success and develop confidence.
Shares our values of respect, inclusion and high expectations for every child.
Holds a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience (desirable).
Benefits of Working with Us
As part of a supportive school community, we can offer:
A welcoming and friendly team environment.
Opportunities for continued professional development and specialist SEN training.
A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Family-friendly policies and employee support initiatives.
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Hilary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 206 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- St Hilary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
- Phone number
- 01736 763324
Arranging a visit to St Hilary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.
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