Cornwall Council
Teaching Assistant Vacancy at Portreath Primary School
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Teaching Assistant – Portreath Primary School
Contract Type: Fixed-term until 31 August 2027
Location: Portreath Primary School, Cornwall
Pay: • Band 2 – £25,583 (full-time equivalent) • £7,340 per annum (pro-rated)
Hours: 12.667 hours per week • Thursday & Friday • 08:40–12:55 • 11:55–15:20 (6.333 hours per session)
Start Date: September 2026
About Portreath Primary School
Portreath Primary School is a vibrant village school on the north coast of Cornwall. We take pride in our unique connection with the wider community, fostering an environment where everyone knows and supports each other. Our school thrives on: • A culture of kindness, empathy, inclusion, honesty and gratitude • Happy children as the foundation of academic and personal success • Strong relationships that make every staff member and pupil feel valued
Our Vision:
"Be curious, creative and courageous to grow and make a difference."
About the Role
Why Join Us?
Portreath operates within Crofty Education Trust, a collaborative school group committed to: • Developing staff through comprehensive professional development programs • Ensuring collaboration across age groups, subjects and schools in the trust • Combining intellectual curiosity and practical expertise in education
By joining our team, you’ll have access to career advancement within a supportive network, with ongoing professional growth opportunities to positively impact children and the local community.
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Responsibilities
(Tactical role supporting teachers, pupils and fostering inclusivity across the school.)
- Provide one-to-one or small-group support to pupils with learning and emotional needs
- Contribute to whole-class teaching activities as directed by the class teacher
- Safeguarding duties – Act with care for pupil welfare, report concerns as necessary
- Maintain behavioural discipline and upholding school routines where required
- Assist with planning and delivering creative/additional territories under staff guidance
- Aid with classroom management during transitions, assembly and breaktimes
- Support social interaction and emotional resilience through structured pastoral activities
- Implement behaviour intervention plans, including positive reinforcement techniques
- Provide ** Pastoral support** alongside the school SENCO (where applicable)
- Maintain accurate administration tasks linked to your duties
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a holistic and inclusive learning environment
Requirements (Essential/Necessary)
- Evidence of passionate encouragement and commitment to child development
- Willingness to contribute to pastoral support systems
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team to achieve shared goals
- Empathy, patience and resilience to support diverse learning needs
- Capability to manage records responsibly and confidentially within school procedures
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Desirable Qualities:
- Baseline qualification (e.g. Early Years Practitioner, TA Level 2/3)
- Mathematical/Literacy GCSE Grade 4+ (or equivalent)
- Experience supporting pupils with additional needs
- Understanding/first-hand experience of Special Educational Needs & disabilities
- Safeguarding children training (preferably through Safer Governance Courses or partner organisations)
Benefits
• Nationwide pension support • Full team access to CPD opportunities and collaborative development sessions • At-home working hours fitted to parent needs • Inclusive ethos backed by community trust
Safeguarding & Compliance
Crofty Education Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and the wellbeing of all children and staff, with strict adherence to:
- Disclosure & Barring checks
- Provision of three satisfactory references
- Safeguarding policies enshrined in staff conduct
Notes for Applicants:
The recruitment process may include online searches of shortlisted individuals (e.g., via public web sources) to comply with Legislation Safeguarding Children (2023). Consent to this screening is a requirement of application.
Queries about searches can be directed to: human.resources@croftymat.org
How to Apply
Visit Crofty MAT to submit your application.
⚠️ Note: This position is not under Cornwall Council—direct inquiries must go to the recruiting school.
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