St Petroc's CofE Primary school is part of St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust which has 14 school stretching across Cornwall.  We are based in Bodmin and are the largest school within our trust.

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic  and caring Teaching Assistant to join us here to work with our fantastic students in Key Stage 1.   As a proud member of the St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust, our vision is supported with a ‘Bring It!’ approach to all areas of our school life.  We aim to develop a love of learning in our children to last through their lives. We believe passionately in our children having the highest aspirations and are committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum with exciting opportunities. We want to enable all our children to realise their full potential, their talents and their interests in all areas. You will be supporting children in a caring and supportive school family, encouraging each individual to achieve their potential and discover their own unique talents, despite any challenges they may face.  There is also potential in this role to work 1:1 with students.  The school day will be from 8.30am until 3.15pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch. This role is term time only.

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who can:

• Work well as part of a caring team, under the direction of a Class Teacher.
• Recognise the varying needs of individual learners and adjust tasks accordingly.
• Contribute to our Church of England ethos.
• Secure high quality relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.
• Bring creativity and enthusiasm to each and every new day.
• Be able to communicate effectively within a team
• Be flexible, proactive and patient

In return, we can offer you:

• A welcoming team environment within a MAT committed to staff development.
• A beautiful setting, focused on the ‘Great Outdoors’, within a caring and supportive community.
• Wonderful children who are eager to learn new skills.
• Generous local authority pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance program
• Enhance holiday entitlement, plus further accrual through length of service
• Discounted corporate gym membership
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

If you would like to arrange an informal chat, or to find our more about the role before applying please email recruitment@stbarnabasmat.com

Our 'Bring It!' vision requires us to ensure our pupils are excited by and fully engaged in their learning and school experience more widely. We support them to use their talents to create positive school memories with their friends that will remain with them for the rest of their lives.

Our aim is to inspire a lifetime of adventure.

As a Church of England Trust, we support its vision for education which is deeply Christian, with Jesus' promise of 'life in all its fullness' at its heart.

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of the Trust’s due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.