SEN TA & Lunchtime Supervisor - Tywardreath School

About The Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic teaching assistant to work in Year 2 and Year 4 with  pupils who have special educational needs.Part of this position will be to join a team of Teaching assistants who have a joint role in the support and stimulation of pupils with communication and interaction difficulties so good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team is vital.

The position will include working closely with the SENDCo and Teaching team to provide support and stimulation for our pupils with addition and special educational needs.  The role will include working alongside other team members to good communication skills are vital.

About You:

We are looking for a self-motivated, caring and dedicated adult who will take a pro-active role in the support of the education and social and emotional development of our pupils.

Ideally you will have previous experience of working with SEN pupils and have knowledge of the use of visuals to support communication and an understanding of sensory needs.

The post will require supporting vulnerable pupils with self-care e.g. toileting, changing

Full details on the school and job description for the role can be found in the below candidate pack. 

 Benefits of Working with Us:

As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/ Pension Schemes. More on our benefits and a letter from the Chair of the Board of Trustees can be found here.

How to Apply and Further Info:

To apply for this position please email a completed application form to recruitment@tpacademytrust.org, please ensure your name and the position you are applying are within the subject title of the email. 

Please note we do not accept CV's.

The closing date for receiving applications is Thursday 15th may 2025

If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Mr D. Gilbert on 01726 812807

Interviews to be held on Wednesday 21st may 2025

TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.