Teaching Assistant at Pelynt Primary Academy

Expired

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/PPA/70435

Location

Pelynt, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 2LG

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£25,948.96 Annually (FTE)
Actual Salary: £11,461.15

Hours Per Week

19.5

Closing Date

Midnight, Wed 15th Jul, 2026

Start Date

Target: 09/09/2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Tuesday 21st July 2026

Interview Date(s) Tuesday 21st July 2026

About this Role

About Our Primary School

Pelynt Primary Academy is a small, welcoming rural school and pre-school in the heart of Pelynt village, near Looe in Cornwall. Catering for children aged 2–11, we are proud to provide a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to learn, thrive and excel.

About the role

Based in the heart of our school, Samphire Class offers a fantastic indoor and outdoor learning environment where we tailor our curriculum and approach to help every child flourish. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will support children to develop their communication, confidence, independence and love of learning.

We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit Samphire Class before applying. We would be delighted to show you around our provision, introduce you to the team and answer any questions you may have.

Contract type: Fixed Term

Contract end date if applicable: 22/07/2027

Contract terms: Part time

Working weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Paid weeks: 43.699 per year (includes holiday entitlement)

Working Days: Wednesday to Friday

Shift Times: 08:30-15:30

Total Hours per week: 19.5

Payscale: Bridge 2

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) salary: £25,498.96

Equivalent hourly rate: £13.45

Actual Salary: £11,461.15

Closing date: Midnight 15th July 2026

Interview date: 21st July 2026

Target start date: 9th September 2026

About this Role - As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in:

Supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the classroom.
Providing targeted support to pupils with Special Educational Needs/Disabilities (SEND) as required.
Using ‘Read Write Inc’ and other systematic phonics programmes to help children learn to read, write, and spell fluently and confidently.
Working closely with class teachers and the wider school team to create a calm, positive, supportive, and engaging learning environment.

About You - We are looking for someone who:

Energetic, engaging and creative.
Patient, empathetic and nurturing.
Passionate about inclusive education.
A positive team player who builds strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.

For more information, please read the accompanying job description.

In return, we offer:

A friendly, supportive team within a wonderful school where every member of staff and pupil is valued.
Opportunities to develop your skills and experience.
A positive ethos built on trust, dedication, and shared values.
Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

About Bridge Schools Trust

Bridge Schools Trust is a family of schools across Cornwall, built on dedication and trust and united by a shared commitment to putting learning first.

Our values guide everything we do:

Creative in our approach to teaching and problem-solving
Curious, always innovating and learning
Responsible, accountable to our communities
Enthusiastic, bringing energy and passion to every endeavour
Excellent in our expectations and delivery
Determined, rallying together to overcome challenges.

By joining us, you will become part of a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking Trust where staff are valued, wellbeing is prioritised, and professional development is encouraged.

If you have the drive and determination to enable every child to succeed, and wish to be part of a Trust that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding

Bridge Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to:

An enhanced DBS check
Social Media checks
Satisfactory references

Equal Opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Safeguarding Statement

Pelynt Primary Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pelynt Primary Academy ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Contact Details

  HR Team
  01208503103
  hr@bridgeschools.co.uk

Pelynt Primary Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

Your supporting statement: This important part of your application will be used to decide if you meet the criteria and should be shortlisted for interview. Refer to the role information supplied and tell us how your skills and experience match. Use examples where possible and provide the situation or task, your action(s) and the result. If you are applying for your first job, provide examples of other relevant experience that will help us decide your suitability, e.g. gained through education, the community etc.
Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults: From your training and/or experience, please give examples which demonstrate your knowledge and commitment to safeguarding and how you would help protect children, young people and adults at risk from harm, abuse or neglect.