Teaching Assistant

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with Sennen School, are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team, working within a mixed Year 3 and Year 4 class. This is a rewarding role supporting pupils both on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.

Sennen School is the first and last school in the land, located in the small village of Sennen, just eight miles west of Penzance and less than two miles from Land’s End. We are fortunate to have easy access to Sennen Cove, one of Cornwall’s most beautiful beaches.

Our engaging curriculum inspires a love of learning, reading and the natural world, and we make the most of our stunning surroundings through forest and beach learning.

At Sennen School, our core values of being ready, respectful and responsible underpin everything we do. These values run through all aspects of school life, with the aim of developing our pupils by building resilience, resourcefulness, reflectiveness, teamwork and respect.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

Work closely with the class teacher to support learning across the Year 3 and 4 curriculum

Provide targeted 1:1 support for individual pupils, including those with additional needs

Lead and support small group interventions to help pupils develop key skills in areas such as reading, writing and maths

Help to create an inclusive, positive and engaging learning environment

Support pupils’ social and emotional development

Assist with classroom organisation, preparation of resources and general classroom duties

This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to children’s progress and confidence.

Hours of work as currently stands are: Monday - Wednesday 8.45am - 1pm. Thursday - Friday 8.45am - 12pm

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience working with primary-aged children (preferably Key Stage 2)

Is patient, caring and committed to supporting individual needs

Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents

Has good literacy and numeracy skills

Is able to use initiative and work both independently and as part of a team

Has an understanding of, or willingness to learn about, supporting children with additional needs

Brings energy, enthusiasm and a flexible approach to the role

Benefits of Working with Us:

As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here.

How to Apply and Further Info:

To be considered for this role, please click the “Apply” button above to submit your online application.

The closing date and time for receiving applications is Thursday 2 July at 11.59pm

If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Sam Gillion, Head Teacher on sgillion@sennen.tpacademytrust.org or 01736 871392.

Interviews to be held on Wednesday 8th July.

If you encounter any issues with the online application, please contact the Talent Team for assistance at Talent@tpacademytrust.org.

TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.