Teaching Assistant

Company: Biscovey Academy
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Location: West Town
Job Description:

Job details

  • Job role: Teaching assistant
  • Key stage: Key stage 2
  • Working pattern: Term time plus 2 INSET days
  • Contract type: Fixed term – Until 31/08/27

What skills and experience we’re looking for

We wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant to become part of our supportive and hardworking team. The successful candidate will be required to work 31.25 hours per week, term time plus 2 INSET days, on a fixed term basis until August 2027. The interview date will be during the week commencing 8th June 2026.

What the school offers its staff

Biscovey Academy – a school where we encourage everyone to DREAM big! We are passionate about providing our pupils not only with the academic foundation they need to succeed but also with the opportunity to broaden their horizons through a range of inspiring experiences. Our ‘Dare to Dream’ curriculum is designed to ignite a lifelong passion for learning and ensures that every child in our care has high aspirations for their future.

We are committed to creating an environment where children feel safe, happy, and supported. We prioritise building strong, meaningful relationships and truly getting to know each child. While we encourage personal responsibility and a commitment to being their best, we also foster a sense of collective responsibility, ensuring our school community works together to succeed.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

  • Childcare disqualification
  • Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
  • Medical
  • Online and social media
  • Prohibition from teaching
  • Right to work
  • Satisfactory references
  • Suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below. CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Rock Road, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6QD

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Posted: June 1st, 2026