Contract: 27.25 hours per week / permanent variable contract /Term Time + INSETs
Start Date: September/October 2025
Salary: TPAT Point 4 [£23,651 full time equivalent / Actual Salary: £14,982 per annum
Opportunity
Helston Community College, part of Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, is excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our highly regarded Special Needs team as a Teaching Assistant.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, innovative, and committed to supporting children with special educational needs to thrive. If you are motivated by making a real difference in young lives and enjoy working in a collaborative, creative environment, we would love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do:
• Provide tailored support to meet the individual learning needs of students;
• Assist with the educational, social, and physical needs of assigned students;
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to enhance student progress;
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
What we’re looking for:
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development;
• Experience working with children, ideally in an educational or SEND setting;
• A flexible, proactive team player with excellent communication skills;
• Relevant qualifications or a willingness to undertake training.
Why Join us?
• Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking SEND team;
• Access to ongoing professional development and training;
• Make a meaningful impact in a nurturing and inclusive school community;
• Work in a school that values creativity, innovation, and commitment.
Benefits
As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here. (This will Link to the TPAT Benefits Page)
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 31st August 2025
Interviews: To be confirmed