Teaching Assistant in Cornwall

Teaching Assistant - Job Description.pdf

Leedstown Communiy Primary, Teaching Assistant

Fixed Term until July 2027 | 30 Hours per week

Closing date 1 Nov 2026

We are seeking to appoint a caring, dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide 1:1 support and make a meaningful difference by helping children access learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential. We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing individualised support, building strong relationships and helping every child thrive.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enjoy working with children, and bring energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude to the role. Experience of working within a school setting would be desirable, but is not essential.

About us:

At the heart Leedstown Community Primary is our vision of "Caring, Sharing, Giving." We are committed to creating a safe, happy and respectful environment where every child is encouraged to thrive through a diverse, exciting and challenging curriculum.

We are looking for colleagues who share our values and are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children. As part of our school community, you will join a team that works collaboratively, supports one another and is dedicated to providing the very best experiences for our pupils.

Our ethos is underpinned by the Co-operative Values of:

• Self-help - supporting one another and working together to achieve shared success.
• Self-responsibility - taking ownership of our actions and their impact.
• Democracy - ensuring all voices are heard and valued.
• Equality - promoting equal opportunities for all.
• Equity - treating people fairly and with respect.
• Solidarity - standing together and supporting our community.

We also champion the Ethical Values of:

• Openness
• Honesty
• Social Responsibility
• Caring for Others

If you are committed to these values and would like to be part of a welcoming, supportive and forward-thinking school community, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Kernow Learning is a multi-academy trust of 21 primary schools in Cornwall. Our schools work together to provide strength so that they can stretch their offer beyond expectations in their drive for excellence. Our Trust is not insular; we embrace collaboration, innovation and development. Our English Hub supports schools across Cornwall to secure children's early reading, whilst our Teaching School Hub, as a partner in One Cornwall, provides services to schools across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly in relation to areas such as the Early Career Framework and National Professional Qualifications.

We Offer:

· Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

· A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, including access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

· A wide range of CPD and professional development opportunities, both internal and external.

· Access to specialist expertise, networks and support across Kernow Learning and our Shared Services teams.

· 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 01637 303106 or email hr@kernowlearning.co.uk.

Apply now at www.kernowlearning.co.uk/vacancies

Important 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.

www.kernowlearning.co.uk/vacancies

Teaching Assistant - Job Description.pdf