Teaching Assistant (Part-Time – 3 Days per Week)

Fixed-Term Contract – Until August 2026
St Martin’s C of E Primary School, Lake Lane, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3DE

Working pattern: 3 days per week, term-time only.  This role is 16.5 hours per week Teaching Assistant and 1.5 hours per week Lunchtime Supervisor.

About Us

At St Martin’s C of E Primary School, we are driven by our ‘Bring It!’ vision — to inspire our pupils to be excited, engaged, and confident learners who make positive memories and thrive academically, socially, and spiritually. Our school is a welcoming, nurturing, and inclusive Church of England primary school for children aged 3–11, committed to ensuring every child achieves their full potential.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team and help enhance learning across the school. You will work alongside teachers to support pupils’ educational progress, assist with group and individual tasks, help prepare learning resources, and contribute to a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

This role is part-time (3 days per week) and offered on a fixed-term contract until 31st August 2026, with the possibility of extension subject to funding and school needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and achieving their potential.

• Assist with classroom activities, group work, and differentiated tasks.

• Help prepare resources and organise learning environments.

• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and confidence in learners.

• Collaborate effectively with class teachers, support staff, and parents/carers.

• Contribute to the Christian ethos and inclusive culture of the school.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and is passionate about supporting their learning and development.

• Has good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.

• Is patient, flexible, and proactive in meeting pupils’ needs.

• Can adapt tasks to suit a range of abilities within the classroom.

• Shares and supports our school values and ethos.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, supportive school community prioritising wellbeing and development.

• Opportunities to contribute to a broad, engaging curriculum.

• Participation in the local government pension scheme and other staff benefits.

• Professional development and training opportunities.

  
  

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.