Teaching Assistant

St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7DW

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 12 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed term until 31st August 2027
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,520 to £26,670.32 FTE depending on qualifications

What skills and experience we're looking for

APPLICATION PROCESS - Applications are not accepted through indeed. Please visit the vacancy page of The Trust's website to download and complete an application pack.

The Board of Directors of The Rainbow Multi Academy Trust are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic teaching assistant to support pupils learning at St Meriadoc CE Infant and St Meriadoc CE Junior Academy. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a supportive and inclusive environment, helping pupils to develop academically, socially and emotionally while building confidence, independence and a love of learning.

As the successful candidate, you will work closely with teachers to support individuals and small groups, assist with classroom activities and help prepare and maintain engaging learning environments. You will build positive relationships with pupils, monitor their progress and wellbeing, and contribute to creating a safe, inclusive space where all children feel valued and supported. The role also involves supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEND and behavioural needs, ensuring they can fully access all aspects of school life.

We are looking for a patient, caring and proactive individual with strong communication and organisational skills who enjoys working as part of a team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while developing your own skills within a supportive Trust that is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

St Meriadoc CE Infant and Junior Academies are part of The Rainbow Multi Academy Trust where our schools work in partnership to fulfil our belief that together, we can build a brighter future for our children. We are looking for a new member of staff to embrace and support our schools in creating an environment where the children have the opportunity to be the best they can be. The Trust is committed to fully supporting our staff through a range of CPD opportunities.

The Rainbow Multi Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding of our students and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

What the school offers its staff

• CPD opportunities
• Local government pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing programme

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description- Teaching Assistant.pdf - 157 KB (opens in new tab)

St Meriadoc - Teaching Assistant (12 hours).pdf - 76.1 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 195 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy website
• Email address: rsearle@rainbowacademy.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-meriadoc-cofe-infant-academy

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