Location: St Columb Minor Academy, Newquay, Cornwall, UK

Salary: £12.97 per hour

Education Phases: Primary;

Application Deadline: Thursday, 19th November 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

Our primary school is situated in the centre of St Columb Minor, close to the beautiful Newquay beaches and our new Newquay neighbourhood of Nansledan. We have developed an international focus here at St Columb Minor, using elements of the International Primary Curriculum to prepare our children for tomorrow’s world. We believe that, when children understand who they are, where they come from and what impact they have on this world, they develop an awareness of what they can do individually and collectively to make this a better world.

We call this ‘learning to ride the wave of life’. Our Trust’s Shared Core Values and our Trust Philosophy of ‘work hard, be honest & help others’ are integral to the life of our school. They are central to our mission of ensuring that every child is equipped with the skills and knowledge for them to be successful in whatever it is they choose for their future.

St Columb Minor Academy, Teaching Assistant

Fixed Term until July 2027 | 22.5 Hours per week

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to support pupils' learning, well-being and development under the guidance of the class teacher and wider school staff.

Our Teaching

Assistants help create a positive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment, enabling all pupils to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

Our Teaching

Assistants also provide dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), enabling them to access learning, develop independence, participate fully in school life and achieve their individual outcomes.

Teaching

Assistants will work closely with teaching staff, the SENDCo,



parents/carers and external professionals to implement personalised support strategies and may be required to provide personal and intimate care in a manner that preserves the dignity, safety and wellbeing of the pupil.

Benefits

We Offer In addition to working in a fantastic school with wonderful children and dedicated colleagues, Kernow Learning is committed to making employment with us rewarding and enjoyable.

- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme providing health and wellbeing advice, support and guidance.
- A wide range of CPD and professional development opportunities, both internal and external.
- Access to specialist expertise, networks and support across Kernow Learning.
- An opportunity to grow your career with us, whatever your role, experience or background.

Kernow Learning is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and follows the Safer Recruitment process. The successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment and will be required to undertake checks including an enhanced disclosure through the DBS process, as well as prohibition, S128, and Social Media/online presence checks.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you require any part of the application pack in an alternative format, or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss your needs.

Unfortunately, we are not a sponsoring organisation for overseas candidates.



This means that the successful candidate will need to possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

For further information, or for support with the application process, please contact our HR Team on 01637 303106 or email [email protected].

Apply now at www.kernowlearning.co.uk/vacancies

Important Information

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a sufficient volume of suitable applications. Early applications are therefore encouraged. However, if you require additional time to complete your application, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss this with you.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are not always able to provide feedback. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

If this role is not quite the right fit, but you are interested in opportunities within one of our schools, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us to discuss current or future vacancies across the Trust. You can also view all current vacancies on our website.

Thank you for your interest in joining Kernow Learning. We wish you every success in your future career.

www.kernowlearning.co.uk/vacancies

Desired Criteria

Please see the attached for more information. Essential Criteria

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

- Has experience of working with children, ideally within a school environment.
- Is passionate about supporting children with SEND and additional needs.
- Can provide calm, consistent and nurturing support to vulnerable pupils.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is flexible, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Shares our ambition for every child to feel secure, included and successful.

Documents

📌 Teaching Assistant (Cornwall)
🏢 St Columb Minor Academy
📍 Cornwall