Key Role Information

Salary
£14,358.59
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
16/07/2026 23:59
Interview
22 July 2026
Start
1 September 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
TPAT Point 4
Department
Teaching & Learning
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
25.75
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

We are looking for an inspiring, positive, highly motivated, Breakfast Club Wraparound Practitioner and Teaching Assistant to join our team of enthusiastic and dedicated professionals. This is an ideal opportunity for the right person, who can buy into a shared vision with drive and commitment, to professionally develop in our friendly school.

We are searching for successful candidates who are:
• Reflective practitioners and a strong role model who have high expectations for themselves and our pupils.
• Effective in forming positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to work proactively as part of a team with a ‘can do’ positive attitude to meet the needs of every child.
• Resilient with high levels of emotional intelligence.

In return we offer:
• A supportive and driven leadership team with a clear vision and a passion for excellence
• A dedicated and supportive Trust and Local Governing Body
• A real adventure in a school where you will feel supported and valued

Lanivet School is a wonderful place to learn, both in school and visiting the local woods, moorland, and beaches nearby. Our children have positive attitudes to their learning, enjoy all aspects of sports and outdoor learning, taking part in community events and are very proud of their school.

At Lanivet School we value the well- being of the children in our care above all else. We aim to create a happy, safe, caring environment in which every child can succeed and do their best. The staff at Lanivet are highly skilled, dedicated, and passionate about getting the very best from our children.
Our School enjoys working collaboratively with our partner schools within Truro and Penwith Academy Trust.

We welcome visitors as this is the best way to see our lovely school, experience our creative and captivating curriculum and meet our motivated and engaged children. Please phone the school telephone number provided if you would like to arrange to look around.

About You:
You will have a child-centered approach, and will provide a creative, inclusive and challenging curriculum which inspires and motivates children and supports high quality teaching and learning both indoors and out. Individuals must demonstrate a significant contribution to primary school and an enthusiasm to embrace the opportunities of leading this already flourishing and happy school with a strong community identity.

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 16th July at 11.59pm.
If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Tim Gray, Headteacher on 01208 831417
Interviews to be held on 22nd 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.

Lanivet Community Primary School

Tim Gray

recruitment@tpacademytrust.org

Lanivet
Honeys Hill
Bodmin
Cornwall
PL30 5HE

Safeguarding Information

Candidates are advised that Truro and Penwith Academy Trust operate safer recruitment procedures based on the requirements outlined in: Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025

Statutory guidance from the DfE on Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006

Our recruitment process requires checks including identity, right to work, and an enhanced DBS check with a barred list check for all staff and volunteers. Checks for other roles may include overseas checks for those who have lived abroad, prohibition from teaching checks, and childcare disqualification checks, these will be undertaken for all appropriate roles. This ensures that:

Statutory checks on staff who work with children are complied with in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service requirements for Regulated Activity and are completed prior to starting within the Trust. Please also note: At least one member of the recruitment panel will have successfully completed safer recruitment training through an accredited training provider

Online searchers will be undertaken as part of pre-recruitment checks

Pre-appointment vetting checks

Where appropriate, details of checks will be held in individuals’ personnel files. We follow requirements and best practice in retaining copies of and the retention of these checks, and they will be recorded within the single central record for the successful candidate, and in line with our data retention policy for all other candidates. All relevant staff (involved in early years’ settings and/or before or after-school care for children under eight) are made aware of the disqualification from childcare guidance and their obligations to disclose to us relevant information that could lead to disqualification. 

TPAT complies with the requirements of KCSIE 2025

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education--2