Teaching Assistant

Assist children in developing knowledge, skills and attitudes as defined by the curriculum, taking into account the learning support involved to aid the children to learn effectively

Establish supportive relationships with pupils, encouraging individual development, acceptance, social integration, and development of self-esteem

Carry out administration in relation to pupil progress, monitoring health, behaviour and general wellbeing and feeding back or adapting as appropriate

Effectively use IT systems as required by the school

Work independently with groups of children on specific tasks, under the overall responsibility of the Teacher

Contribute to meetings with parents (which may be held outside of school hours), providing constructive feedback on pupil progress, achievement and behaviour where relevant

Maintain confidentiality in regards to sensitive issues linked to home/pupil/staff/school

Administer minor first aid where training has been undertaken

Administer medically prescribed drugs as per the approved procedure

Assist with the safe physical and medical needs of pupils, including:

personal hygiene/self-care, for example toileting or changing

specialist care, for example one-to-one feeding where training has been undertaken

mobility needs, for example use of wheelchairs or hoists where training has been undertaken

Support in the management of pupils with challenging emotional and behavioural difficulties so as to prevent harm and disruption to the pupil or others

Supervise pupils during break time, and plan and organise play time activities, where required

Accompany children on educational visits as supervised by senior staff

Contribute to class meetings, staff meetings and school-based INSET

Carry out interventions as required

Raise any concerns in accordance with the school's safeguarding policies and procedures

Assist with duties relating to pupil swimming and sports activities/events where relevant

Deliver therapy to pupils such as physiotherapy or speech and language therapy as guided by professionals where training has been undertaken

Input into planning of lesson content led by teaching staff where relevant

Provide pastoral care to pupils where relevant

Ensure all teaching aids are readily available by monitoring stock levels of materials, checking for missing/damaged equipment, arranging for new supplies to be ordered where relevant

Assist in preparing, using and maintaining relevant teaching resources, including wall displays and ensuring classrooms are left clean and tidy

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

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.

• Interview Dates Week commencing 30th March 2026