Teaching Assistant

Company: Cornwall Council
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Location: Helston
Job Description:

Job Opportunities

We have two exciting opportunities to join our team at Halwin Primary School as Teaching Assistants.

HAL0013: Maternity Open Ended Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 5.5 hours per week – Monday 08:30 – 12:00 / 12:30 – 2:30

Salary: £3,187 Fixed Term Contract until 31/08/2026

HAL0014: Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2027

Hours: 25.75 hours per week – Monday / Wednesday / Friday 08:30 – 12:00 / 12:30 – 3:15pm, Tuesday / Thursday 08:30 – 12:00

Salary: £14,922 per annum

Pay scale: Band 2 FTE £25,583 / 38 working weeks

Closing date: Thursday 16th July 2026

Interviews: Monday 20th July 2026

Start date: September 2026

About the School

Halwin School is in the village of Porkellis, north east of Helston, in the heart of the old Wendron Mining District. As a small rural school, we pride ourselves on a kind and caring atmosphere and our close partnership with parents and the local community. We make the most of our location and outdoor space for children to play, explore and learn. Halwin is a happy school that is committed to helping children do and be their very best. We believe that happy children are the most successful learners. It is a place where children know they matter, they believe in themselves and try to be the best that they can be.

Responsibilities

We are seeking to appoint a person who is enthusiastic, hardworking and committed to the ethos of our Schools. The role is to support the delivery of provision as set out in the children’s Individual Education Plans and Educational Health Care Plans. You will undertake tasks to assist teachers and students across all Crofty Schools through collaborative teaching, ensuring a supportive environment for learning and development.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Experience working with children, preferably in a classroom or support role.
  • Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  • Successful Disclosure & Barring check and satisfactory references.
  • Willingness to participate in ongoing CPD and career development opportunities.

About the Crofty Education Trust

Our Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We have a comprehensive professional development programme for staff at all levels, and we work collaboratively to provide ongoing CPD and career opportunities. All staff and volunteers share a commitment to safeguarding duties set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

If you have any concerns or questions in relation to the online searches, please contact human.resources@croftymat.org.

All completed application forms should be sent to human.resources@croftymat.org – please ensure you use reference number HAL0013 or HAL0014 on your application form.

For more information and to apply.

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.

Contact Information

Organisation address: Unit 1 North Crofty, Tolvaddon Business Park, Camborne, TR14 0HX

Contact detail: Laura Finney

Email: laura.finney@croftymat.org

Website: www.croftymat.org

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Posted: July 10th, 2026