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Teaching Assistant

CompanyCornwall Council
LocationTruro
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 22, 2026
About The Company
A unique Council that has secured the UK's first devolution deal for a rural County! We deliver services to more than half a million local people and to over five million visitors a year. *Cornwall - The Place: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/work-and-volunteer-for-us/cornwall-the-place/ With its beautiful beaches, stunning countryside and superb community spirit, Cornwall is a great place to live. *Cornwall - Our Offer: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/work-and-volunteer-for-us/our-offer/ With a competitive employee reward package that attracts, retains and motivates our employees; open plan working environments in most offices, good business systems and a can do culture where talented people thrive, Cornwall Council is a great place to work. *Cornwall - Our Job of the Week: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/joboftheweek *Cornwall - What we do and how we work: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/work-and-volunteer-for-us/what-we-do-and-how-we-work/ Services: Care for the elderly, children’s safeguarding, libraries, road maintenance, fire and rescue service, recycling, parks, street cleaning, countryside management, social housing, town planning, tourism support and trading standards. We deliver these services through our employees who work directly for the Council and through our many other Council owned companies and organisations; CORMAC, Cornwall Housing, Tempus Leisure, Newquay Airport and Cornwall Development Company. We also have close links with Cornwall’s health organisations, colleges and universities and work closely with the police, town and parish councils and the voluntary sector. *Cornwall - Council and Democracy: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/ We have 123 elected councillors and as Cornwall is such a large rural area, our councillors and the towns and parishes they represent are grouped into 19 community networks, which are the focus of our local community work.
About the Role

 

At Probus, we provide a safe, happy and inclusive learning environment where all children grow and develop both academically and personally. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum which provides rich experiences and exciting learning opportunities for all of our children. Our experienced and dedicated team of staff are passionate about nurturing, supporting and encouraging pupils to achieve their very best.

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) development lies at the heart of our school ethos. We pride ourselves in being a safe, happy, creative learning community where children and adults show kindness and respect to others, themselves and the environment. Our school values are Be Ready, Be Respectful, Be Safe and Be Kind, support our pupils to be thoughtful, caring and well-rounded individuals. We are incredibly proud of all of our school community and have the highest aspirations for every child.

We require two Teaching Assistants to join our team. One position is for 24 hours per week on a permanent basis, and the other is for 30 hours per week, on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2027. Both positions are term time only, plus two INSET days. Experience of working with children with SEN is desirable, and applicants with relevant experience are encouraged to apply. 

As there are two vancancies available, please indicate on your application form which position you wish to be considered for. 

The proposed interview date is 5th November 2026

Completed application forms can be emailed to jobs@aspireacademytrust.org or returned via post to:

Aspire Academy Trust, Unit 20, St Austell Business Park, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4FD

 

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We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations.

 

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

 

Organisation address: 

 

Probus Primary School
Ladock Road
Probus
Truro
Cornwall
TR2 4LE

Contact detail: Aspire Academy Trust

Email: jobs@aspireacademytrust.org

Website: https://www.aspireacademytrust.org/188/current-vacancies

 


 

Key Skills
Teaching assistanceSpecial educational needs (SEN)Child safeguardingClassroom supportStudent developmentCommunicationTeamwork
Categories
EducationSocial Services
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Teaching Assistant will support pupils' academic and personal development within a safe and inclusive learning environment. They will work as part of a dedicated team to nurture and encourage students to achieve their best.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
£13,555 - £17,135
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
4121
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
30 hours
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