Teaching Assistant
Job Summary
Location: Foxhole Learning Academy St Austell Cornwall UK
Salary: 12.97 per hour
Education Phases: Primary;
Application Deadline: Thursday 19th November 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Expected Working Start Date: As soon as possible
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Is a Shared Job: No
About us
Job Description
Foxhole Learning Academy Teaching Assistant
Fixed Term until July 2027 32.5 Hours per week
The successful candidate will provide support to pupils and staff ensuring safety wellbeing and engagement in learning for all pupils. The role will work closely with teachers and the wider school team to provide high-quality individualised support where necessary.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about inclusion committed to helping every child achieve their full potential and able to build positive trusting relationships with children families and colleagues. Experience of supporting pupils with SEND EHCPs and an awareness of safeguarding would be highly desirable although is not essential.
Benefits
We Offer
In addition to working in a fantastic school with wonderful children and dedicated colleagues Kernow Learning is committed to making employment with us rewarding and enjoyable.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme providing health and wellbeing advice support and guidance.
- A wide range of CPD and professional development opportunities both internal and external.
- Access to specialist expertise networks and support across Kernow Learning.
- An opportunity to grow your career with us whatever your role experience or background.
Kernow Learning is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and follows the Safer Recruitment process. The successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment and will be required to undertake checks including an enhanced disclosure through the DBS process as well as prohibition S128 and Social Media/online presence checks.
We are committed to equality diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you require any part of the application pack in an alternative format or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please contact us and we will be happy to discuss your needs.
Unfortunately we are not a sponsoring organisation for overseas candidates. This means that the successful candidate will need to possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
For further information or for support with the application process please contact our HR Team on or email .
Apply now at Information:
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a sufficient volume of suitable applications. Early applications are therefore encouraged. However if you require additional time to complete your application please contact us and we will be happy to discuss this with you.
Due to the volume of applications received we are not always able to provide feedback. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
If this role is not quite the right fit but you are interested in opportunities within one of our schools we would love to hear from you. Please contact us to discuss current or future vacancies across the Trust. You can also view all current vacancies on our website.
Thank you for your interest in joining Kernow Learning. We wish you every success in your future career.
Essential Criteria
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Has experience of working with children ideally within a school environment.
- Is passionate about supporting children with SEND and additional needs.
- Can provide calm consistent and nurturing support to vulnerable pupils.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is flexible proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Shares our ambition for every child to feel safe included and successful.
Documents
Required Experience:
Junior IC