Teaching Assistant
The Five Islands Academy, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0NAThis job expired on 7 June 2026
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 33.25 hours per week. Term Time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £20,163.75
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Five Islands Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming island community. We are an all-age, multi-site Church of England academy serving the five island communities of Bryher, St Agnes, St Martin's, St Mary's and Tresco. Rated Good by Ofsted (November 2023), with Outstanding for Personal Development, our school is a place where pupils develop a powerful sense of community and are supported to reach their full potential.
We have an exciting opportunity based at our small St Martin’s Base from September 2026. Post holders will work closely with the St Martin’s Lead Teacher, supporting children with one-to-one and small group learning both inside and outside the classroom.
About You:
You will have a patient, caring and child-centred approach, and a genuine commitment to inclusion and the wellbeing of all learners. You will be able to build positive relationships with pupils, support them across all curriculum areas, and respond with sensitivity to a range of educational, physical and emotional needs. Experience of working with children with SEND is desirable, as is a relevant vocational qualification (NVQ Level 3), though enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and develop professionally are equally valued. You must hold, or be working towards, a Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths GCSE, and have a working knowledge of basic ICT.
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 issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and all posts are subject to DBS check.
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Academy community. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage teachers and support staff from all backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and walks of life to apply to work with us.
We are a Church School, and as such nurture the wisdom of being in balance with doing. We appreciate our gifts and those we have to offer as members of a diverse global family.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Five Islands Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 16
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 251 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Five Islands Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
Five Islands Academy is a through-school in a remarkable islands setting, where we believe that every child is capable of achieving excellence. This all age, multi-site, Church of England academy serves the five island communities of Bryher, St Agnes, St Martins, St Mary’s and Tresco. It joined the Leading Edge Academies Partnership, a supportive, forward-thinking multi-academy trust, in 2019. Five Islands Academy is a high-achieving, creative and caring school with a real focus on building strong and inclusive relationships.
There are around 280 students on roll across 4 school sites. Secondary students and the majority of primary students are based on theSt Mary’s multi age site. This new building was opened in 2011 and provides a bright, open, well-resourced learning environment for the students. Key Stage 2 children from St Agnes, Tresco, Bryher and St Mary’s spend every Friday at Carn Gwaval, mixing with a wider group of peers, preparing for transition and making the most of the extended facilities. Secondary students from the off islands board at Mundesley House Monday to Thursday, returning home at the weekends.
We are proud to be an inclusive school, where each child is supported through their school journey and prepared for a successful transition to post-16 education and training. Our children’s learning has been transformed over the past six years through our focus on the FIA learning journey: a thoughtfully chosen curriculum and consistent, inclusive protocols for teaching. We have a powerful vision for navigating together through this journey to nurture curious, collaborative, creative global learners with rich knowledge and confident oracy. Our most recent Ofsted inspection (November 2023) judged our provision to be Good in all areas, with Outstanding for Personal Development, saying: "Pupils develop a powerful sense of community" through a culture and curriculum that, "expands their horizons and helps them to keep their options open."
Arranging a visit to The Five Islands Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.
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