Key Role Information

Salary
£18,122.46
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
17/07/2026 12:00
Interview
21 July 2026
Start
1 September 2026
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
TPAT Point 4
Department
Teaching & Learning
Key stage
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? Do you bring energy, empathy, and a proactive approach to every challenge? If so, Chacewater School would love to hear from you!

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and committed team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where every child is valued and supported to thrive.

What we’re looking for:
A genuine interest in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Confidence and resilience in supporting pupils with differing needs
A positive, energetic presence that lifts the classroom and supports learning
A team player who thrives in a collaborative, caring school community

What we offer:
A happy, inclusive school with a strong sense of community
Supportive colleagues and leadership who value your contribution
Opportunities for professional development and training
A chance to make a real impact on children’s wellbeing and progress

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: Friday 17th July, 12pm
If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact David Hick, Headteacher on 01872 560302
Interviews to be held on Tuesday 21st 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.

Chacewater Community Primary School

David Hick

recruitment@tpacademytrust.org

Church Hill
Chacewater
Truro
Cornwall
TR4 8PZ

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