Teaching Assistant & Wraparound Assistant

Shortlanesend School, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DA

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026.

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 June 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: 20 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - until 31 August 2027.
• Actual salary: Level 2A-2B Actual Annual Salary Range £11,296 -£11,423 (FTE £24,765 - £25,044)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our strapline statement: 'Where children smile, learn and excel' underpins all we set out to achieve for our children. It equally applies to our staff who are passionate and dedicated to their individual roles, rise to any challenge and enjoy the supportive and fun ethos of being at Shortlanesend School.

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant and Wraparound Assistant, the role is for 20 hours per week, 14.5 hours per week as a Teaching Assistant and 5.5 hours per week as a Wraparound Assistant. Both roles are fixed term until August 2027 and term time plus 2 INSET days.

What the school offers its staff

Our school is situated in the village of Shortlanesend, two miles north of Truro City in Cornwall. It is a thriving, happy school where everyone is valued and respected.

Our aim is to provide the children in our care with the best possible start in life and to support them develop into confident individuals, who understand their rights and responsibilities as members of our school and wider community.

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

The Aspire Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and vetting checks.

Applying for the job

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Shortlanesend School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 156 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: jobs@aspireacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shortlanesend-school

Arranging a visit to Shortlanesend School

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