Cornwall Council
Teaching Assistant
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Job Opportunity: Year 1 Teaching Assistant
Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with Hillfort Primary School, are seeking to appoint a dynamic, caring, and committed Year 1 Teaching Assistant. Situated in Liskeard, a vibrant community setting, our school prides itself on providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where our youngest learners can thrive.
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Teaching Assistant to join our Year 1 team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting our children through the crucial transition from Early Years into Key Stage 1, working closely with the class teacher to deliver small-group phonics, early literacy, and numeracy interventions.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Possesses an enthusiastic, warm, and patient nature, with the ability to build quick and trusting relationships with young children and their families.
- Is highly creative and proactive.
- Has good knowledge of early literacy/systematic synthetic phonics (e.g., Read Write Inc) and early mathematics.
- Demonstrates strong communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a dedicated team.
- Shares our vision and values to ensure every child gets the very best start to their educational journey.
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Qualifications
Candidates should hold a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) and demonstrate proven experience in delivering targeted early reading support (Read Write Inc). A strong commitment to positive behaviour management, a confident understanding of continuous provision, and the ability to adapt activities flexibly to meet diverse learning needs—including children with SEND—are essential to ensuring every child thrives.
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Organisation Details
Address:
Liskeard Hillfort
Old Road
Liskeard
Cornwall
PL14 6HZ
Contact Information:
- Name: Gregor Campbell
- Email: recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
- Website: https://www.hillfort.org.uk/web/
- Link to Apply: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Trust/tpacademytrust
Important Information
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.
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