Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (TA) – Primary School

Location: Truro, Cornwall
Employer: Long-Term Teachers
Position Type: Temporary – Supply / Ongoing
Hours: Full-time or part-time (a minimum of 3 days per week will be considered for the right candidate)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and assignment

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must have at least one year of previous professional experience working with children. This may be within a primary school, nursery or another relevant childcare or educational setting.

A relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, is desirable but not essential. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for supporting children's learning, a nurturing approach and the ability to build positive relationships.

Safeguarding Statement

Long-Term Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and relevant references.

About the Role

Long-Term Teachers are working closely with a lovely primary school in Truro, Cornwall, who are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This school has a strong focus on child-centred learning, placing children's individual needs, interests and development at the heart of everything they do. They believe in creating a nurturing, inclusive and engaging environment where pupils feel valued, supported and encouraged to become confident, independent learners.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children thrive and wants to work in a school where relationships, creativity and the individual needs of each child are truly valued.

The school is open to both full-time and part-time candidates, with a minimum of three days per week considered for the right person.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils' learning, wellbeing and development throughout the school day. You will help create a positive and stimulating classroom environment, providing support to individuals, small groups and the wider class as needed.

You will play an important role in encouraging pupils to develop their confidence, independence and enthusiasm for learning, adapting your approach to meet their individual needs.

The ideal candidate will be patient, nurturing and proactive, with a genuine interest in child-centred approaches to education and at least one year of professional experience working with children.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive learning activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils access the curriculum.
• Encourage children's independence, confidence and personal development.
• Support a child-centred approach that recognises pupils' individual interests, abilities and learning needs.
• Help maintain a safe, positive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils' social and emotional development.
• Adapt support and activities to meet the needs of pupils with different abilities and learning styles.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to ensure pupils receive consistent support.
• Assist with classroom preparation, learning resources and general teaching assistant duties.
• Follow school policies, safeguarding procedures and health and safety requirements.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year's professional experience working with children is essential.
• Experience in a primary school, nursery or another relevant childcare or educational setting.
• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification, such as Level 2 or Level 3, is desirable.
• A caring, patient and supportive approach.
• A genuine passion for child-centred learning and helping children reach their potential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A flexible, proactive and team-focused attitude.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Working with Long-Term Teachers

Long-Term Teachers is an independent education recruitment agency working with nurseries, primary schools, secondary schools and special schools.

We are committed to providing a genuine, transparent and straightforward service, helping education professionals find opportunities that match their experience, skills and career aspirations.

Your dedicated consultant will take the time to understand your preferences and support you throughout the application, compliance and onboarding process. You will receive regular updates, interview guidance and information about opportunities that suit your professional goals.

We are proud members of the REC and are committed to maintaining high standards of recruitment and compliance.

Benefits of Working with Long-Term Teachers

• Opportunities to access our Guarantee Pay Scheme, subject to eligibility and applicable terms.
• Access to longer-term and permanent opportunities within education.
• Dedicated support throughout the compliance and onboarding process.
• Interview preparation, advice and guidance.
• Flexible working opportunities, with full-time and part-time options available.
• Employment arrangements in line with the Agency Workers Regulations, where applicable.
• Applicable statutory employment rights, subject to eligibility.

If you are a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with at least one year of professional experience working with children, and you are looking for an opportunity to make a genuine difference in a child-centred primary school in Truro, Cornwall, we would love to hear from you.

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