Teaching Assistant

Overview

At Cusgarne every pupil is valued and has a voice and every child is heard. Our seven C's epitomise the school: Creativity, Community, Curiosity, Courtesy, Commitment, Care, and Consideration. Cusgarne School is a thriving and happy school that has a reputation for being friendly and supportive. We pride ourselves on our motto - 'make the most of every moment' and we do our best to make sure that every child does!

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant who will have previous experience working with pupils with SEND. The successful candidate will be required to work for 30 hours per week, term time plus 2 INSET days and fixed term until August 2026. All Teaching Assistants will be flexible to work across all year groups as needed, including EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils with SEND and contribute to an inclusive learning environment.
• Work across all year groups as required, including Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Assist with planning, differentiation and assessment under the guidance of teaching staff where appropriate.
• Support the well-being and safety of pupils in line with safeguarding policies.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience working with pupils with SEND.
• Willingness to be flexible across year groups.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and the ability to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations.

Safeguarding and Other Information

We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations.

Important Notices

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy; please contact the organisation directly for further information.

Organisation and Contact Details

Organisation address: Cusgarne Primary School, Cusgarne, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 8RW

Contact name: Aspire Academy Trust

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