Teaching Assistants (Job Share Considered)

We are seeking to appoint, for September 2026, a Teaching Assistant (Full Time) and a Teaching Assistant (Part Time) - Job Share will be considered.

PART TIME TEACHING ASSISTANT (2 DAYS PER WEEK)

11.2 hours per week

43.6 paid weeks per year

38 working weeks per year

Grade D - Actual Salary £6,568 (pay award pending)

Permanent

FULL TIME TEACHING ASSISTANT (JOB SHARE CONSIDERED)

28 hours per week

43.6 paid weeks per year

38 working weeks per year

Grade D - Actual Salary £16,420 (pay award pending)

Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity to have a key role in working as part of a successful special educational needs (SEN) team, supporting students at Humphry Davy School. As a central part of the SEN team, you will be expected to form positive relationships with all stakeholders of the school in supporting our young people to overcome any barriers to learning on an academic level.

This is a varied and fulfilling role, across many subject areas which will help shape our students to be successful, confident, and happy individuals, with the tools and strategies to take on the challenges that learning can pose for them.

We are looking for an excellent team player and communicator who has the confidence to deal with a range of SEN needs and the ability to take the lead and show initiative. You must have a passion for working with young people. You will have strengths in supporting them; showing care and attention and the ability to work alongside teaching colleagues to provide support to access learning.

You need to be an emotionally resilient person and have a high understanding of the role and responsibility around safeguarding.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our popular and successful school in beautiful West Cornwall. Ofsted (Inspection May 2023) judged the school as ‘good’ and stated, “Pupils enjoy attending Humphry Davy School. They feel safe, happy and well-cared for. Pupils value the warm and respectful relationships they have with their teachers. It is a highly inclusive school”.

We value our long-standing and well-deserved reputation for a cooperative and inclusive ethos which encourages, supports and develops students of all abilities. Our staff are recognised as sharing this strong commitment to raising standards, and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved beyond your core responsibilities if you so choose.