Teaching Assistant KS2

Cornwall Council


Job Location:

Penzance - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 14 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Teaching Assistant
Salary - Greenbook 2 band 1 25772
25 hours per week with the option for more hours and HLTA rate for Forest School Experience
Start date - September 2026

Join our team at St Marys Church of England Nursery and Primary School. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our school community as a Teaching Assistant.
Teaching Assistant 8:30am 1:30pm

Are you passionate about supporting children to thrive and grow St Marys C of E School is looking for a caring and motivated Teaching Assistant to support children in our key-stage 2 class.


We are federated with Madron Daniel C of E Primary School working closely together as one extended family serving the pupils across both schools. This role is particularly well suited to someone with experience in mixed-age settings and small-group learning support who is eager to make a meaningful difference in a close-knit school community.

About the Role
* Support the learning and development of individual pupils and small groups
* Help create a positive inclusive and nurturing classroom environment
* Assist with preparing resources organising activities and maintaining classroom displays
* Monitor pupil progress and wellbeing providing feedback to teaching staff and the SENCO
* Support pupils during breaks lunchtimes and educational visits
* Occasionally supervise whole classes to keep pupils safe and on task.

Were Looking for Someone Who...
*Has experience working with children in a school or similar setting
* Holds or is working towards an NVQ level 2 or equivalent
* Patient friendly enthusiastic and committed to supporting children
* Can work well as part of a team

Why Join Us
*A warm welcoming school community
* Supportive colleagues and leadership
* Opportunities for training and development

St Marys C of E School is committed to safer recruitment safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS with barring checks will be required for the successful applicant along with social media and online checks.


Closing Date: open date
Interview Date: to be confirmed

Visits to the school are encouraged.

Please send completed application form and all other attached forms supporting this advert with a covering letter to:

During the school holidays you can send applications to:

Click here for more information and to apply.

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.

Organisation address: St Marys C of E Primary School Redinnick Place Penzance TR18 4HP

Contact detail: Lisa Spry

Email:

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DescriptionTeaching AssistantSalary - Greenbook 2 band 1 2577225 hours per week with the option for more hours and HLTA rate for Forest School ExperienceStart date - September 2026Join our team at St Marys Church of England Nursery and Primary School. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic indi...

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