Teaching Assistant

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with Sennen School, are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team, working within a mixed Year 3 and Year 4 class. This is a rewarding role supporting pupils both on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. Sennen School is the first and last school in the land, located in the small village of Sennen, just eight miles west of Penzance and less than two miles from Land’s End. We are fortunate to have easy access to Sennen Cove, one of Cornwall’s most beautiful beaches. Our engaging curriculum inspires a love of learning, reading and the natural world, and we make the most of our stunning surroundings through forest and beach learning. At Sennen School, our core values of being ready, respectful and responsible underpin everything we do. These values run through all aspects of school life, with the aim of developing our pupils by building resilience, resourcefulness, reflectiveness, teamwork and respect. As a Teaching Assistant, you will: Work closely with the class teacher to support learning across the Year 3 and 4 curriculum Provide targeted 1:1 support for individual pupils, including those with additional needs Lead and support small group interventions to help pupils develop key skills in areas such as reading, writing and maths Help to create an inclusive, positive and engaging learning environment Support pupils’ social and emotional development Assist with classroom organisation, preparation of resources and general classroom duties This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to children’s progress and confidence. Hours of work as currently stands are: Monday - Wednesday 8.45am - 1pm. Thursday - Friday 8.45am - 12pm About You We are looking for someone who: Has experience working with primary-aged children (preferably Key Stage 2) Is patient, caring and committed to supporting individual needs Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents Has good literacy and numeracy skills Is able to use initiative and work both independently and as part of a team Has an understanding of, or willingness to learn about, supporting children with additional needs Brings energy, enthusiasm and a flexible approach to the role