Teaching Assistants
Tywardreath School, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2PT31 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 February 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: Three roles - please see advert for details.
Contract type
- Fixed term - Open end contract
Pay scale
- TPAT Point 4
What skills and experience we're looking for
Join the Team at Tywardreath Primary School!
Are you passionate about making a difference in a school that feels like a community?
Nestled in the heart of a beautiful coastal village, Tywardreath Primary School is looking for three enthusiastic, dedicated, and caring individuals to join our hardworking team. We pride ourselves on our welcoming atmosphere, our "lovely" setting, and our commitment to ensuring every child thrives.
We are currently seeking to fill three fixed-term positions to support our pupils’ learning and wellbeing.
About the Roles
1. SEN Specialist (24 hours/week) We are looking for someone with a heart for inclusion. You will work closely with pupils who have specific learning needs, providing tailored support to help them access the curriculum and achieve their individual goals. Experience with 1:1 support or specific interventions is highly desirable. (Ref EMG2526316)
2. EYFS Specialist (18.5 hours/week) If you love the magic of the early years, this is for you! You will help our youngest learners explore, play, and grow in a stimulating environment. You’ll need a solid understanding of the EYFS framework and a knack for sparking curiosity in little minds. (Ref EMG2526315)
3. Teaching Assistant (24 hours/week) This is a versatile role supporting a primary classroom. You’ll assist the class teacher in delivering lessons, managing small groups, and creating a positive learning environment where every child feels seen and supported. (Ref EMG2526168)
Why Tywardreath?
A Supportive Environment: You’ll be joining a team that treats each other like family.
Stunning Location: Work in a beautiful area with a strong sense of local identity.
Engaged Pupils: Our children are curious, kind, and a genuine joy to teach.
Professional Growth: We value our staff and provide opportunities for ongoing development.
What We Are Looking For:
Relevant experience or qualifications (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent preferred).
A "can-do" attitude and a sense of humour.
A deep-seated belief that every child can succeed.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
About You:
We are looking for someone who doesn’t just teach but inspires. You will be a champion for a child-centered approach, placing the unique needs and dreams of every pupil at the very heart of your practice. You will breathe life into a creative, inclusive, and challenging curriculum—one designed to ignite curiosity, spark motivation, and foster a lifelong love of discovery.
Whether under the roof of our vibrant classrooms or within the natural beauty of our outdoor learning spaces, you will be the architect of high-quality teaching and learning environments that push boundaries and celebrate every child's progress.
Leading the Way
At Tywardreath, we are proud of our history but excited for our future. We are seeking individuals who:
Drive Excellence: Demonstrate a proven track record of making a significant contribution to school improvement, bringing fresh ideas and a dedicated work ethic.
Embrace Community: Carry an infectious enthusiasm for our strong community identity, acting as a bridge between the school, our families, and the village we call home.
Nurture Joy: Lead with a passion that complements our already flourishing and happy school, ensuring that as we grow, our warm and welcoming spirit remains our greatest strength.
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.
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 Tywardreath School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 302 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Tywardreath School website
- Email address
- recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
Tywardreath has its own unique identity and is a truly inspirational place to learn and work. Our dedicated and talented team are committed to making learning both exciting and challenging.
We all work hard to ensure the children receive the very best education and to prepare our children not only for their next phase of education, but to equip them with the skills they need to become good citizens who really can make a difference in the world.
We have a long tradition of sporting excellence and encourage participation and competitive sports through a range of clubs including swimming, cross-country, football, netball, athletics, rounders and Taiko drumming. We have extensive school grounds including a garden and forest-school area.
We are very fortunate to have a high-spec swimming pool on site which was built in partnership with our wonderful community. Our children swim every week throughout the year and we are also able to offer private swimming lessons after school
We know that children are far more likely to succeed when staff and parents work together to support children with their learning. We therefore aim to develop a close co-operation between home and school. We offer to meet formally and informally through the year and through each phase of the children’s schooling with events such as ‘meet the teacher’, open afternoons, drop-in sessions, parent consultations as well as a myriad of community events. These community events are organised and run by our fantastic PSA and they provide the more informal opportunities to get involved with school-life.
Arranging a visit to Tywardreath School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.
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