Teaching Assistant

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with Kehelland Village School, are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team working 32.5 Hours per week – 8.15am to 3.15pm term time only.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing, helping every child to achieve their very best.
Kehelland Village School is a very small and unique school in a beautiful, rural setting in the fields between Camborne and Gwithian. We take pride in nurturing, motivating and encouraging all our staff and pupils to be the best version of themselves. We have high aspirations for every child and provide a wide range of opportunities to enrich their life experiences. We are proud to offer a highly caring, safe and inclusive environment, with a strong commitment to supporting pupils with SEND and meeting the needs of all learners.
Working alongside class teachers and the wider school team, the successful candidate will play an important role in supporting teaching and learning, helping children to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.
About You:
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:• Has experience of working with primary-aged children • Builds positive and nurturing relationships with pupils • Is passionate about inclusion and supporting all learners to succeed – experience of supporting children with SEND would be an advantage.• Can work effectively as part of a team whilst showing initiative and flexibility • Has high expectations of behaviour, learning and personal development • Is organised, reliable and committed to making a difference for children • Demonstrates patience, kindness and resilience • Is fully committed to safeguarding, inclusion and equality
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 Sunday 1st November 2026 at 11pm.If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Louise Jones on ljones@kehelland@tpacademytrust.orgInterviews to be held on Friday 6th November
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.