SEN TA - Trewirgie Infants School

About The Role:

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with the Local Monitoring Committee of Trewirgie Infants School, are seeking to appoint a SEN TA on a fixed term contract for One Year.

We are looking to appoint an excellent SEN Teaching Assistant to join our happy and committed team. We are looking for a very special person with commitment, energy and initiative to work closely with our teaching staff and to provide positive learning experiences to SEND pupils. You will complement the work of the Class Teacher, by taking responsibility for the support and delivery of an agreed curriculum for SEND pupil’s but also support in other classes as required. At times, this role may involve the planning, preparation and delivery of learning to groups/classes where the teacher is not present.

 About You:

We are looking to hear from candidates with experience in supporting the educational social and physical needs of the pupils. The ideal candidate will be able to:

·        Support the curriculum and the school through the provision of high-level assistance to the teacher in the practical organisation of class activities.

·        Be able to undertake group work, ensuring the welfare and development of pupils

·        Meet the needs of pupils with specific special education needs within the school setting.

 Please see job description/person specification above for the full details of the position.

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/Teachers Pension Schemes.

More on our benefits and a letter to candidates from our Chair of 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 Wednesday 27th August 2025

If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Clair Bateman on 01209 216111

Interviews to be held on Thursday 4th September 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.