Teaching Assistant
Threemilestone School, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6DH13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: 33.50 hours per week Term Time only
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until August 2026
Pay scale
- TPAT Point 4
What skills and experience we're looking for
Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with the Local Monitoring Committee of Threemilestone School, are seeking to appoint a committed teaching assistant to work with our children with SEND in our youngest classes. We are a school which strongly believes in the education of the whole children, and being part of something special is crucial to develop the whole team's sense of belonging. Working alongside highly skilled staff having regular bespoke training, who have highest expectations of all children, encourages professional growth and teamwork, which is something as a school we really value.
The role will also include supporting our wraparound care provision. You will play a key role in ensuring our students start their morning with a nutritious meal and end their school day with engaging activities.
About You:
You will have a child-centered approach, and will contribute towards a creative, inclusive environment for all children to succeed. You will be calm, patient and show initiative with a problem-solving approach, being curious about learning differences and behaviours. You will be willing to take on new training and learn new skills, able to work as a team.
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
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.
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About Threemilestone School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 427 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Threemilestone School website
- Email address
- recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
- Phone number
- 01872 263322
https://www.threemilestone.cornwall.sch.uk/our-school/
Arranging a visit to Threemilestone School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.
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