SEND Teaching Assistant - Lanivet Primary School

About The Role:

Lanivet Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic SEN/Pastoral Teaching Assistant. We would like the successful candidate to start on the 3rd of November 2025.  The post will finish on the 31st of August 2026. We are looking for an inspiring, positive, highly motivated, Teaching Assistant to join our team of enthusiastic and dedicated professionals. This is an ideal opportunity for the right person, who can buy into a shared vision with drive and commitment, to professionally develop in our friendly school.

We are searching for successful candidates who are:

• Reflective practitioners and a strong role model who have high expectations for themselves and our pupils.
• Effective in forming positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to work proactively as part of a team with a ‘can do’ positive attitude to meet the needs of every child.
• Resilient with high levels of emotional intelligence.

In return we offer:

• A supportive and driven leadership team with a clear vision and a passion for excellence
• A dedicated and supportive Trust and Local Governing Body
• A real adventure in a school where you will feel supported and valued

Lanivet School is a wonderful place to learn, both in school and visiting the local woods, moorland, and beaches nearby. Our children have positive attitudes to their learning, enjoy all aspects of sports and outdoor learning, taking part in community events and are very proud of their school.

At Lanivet School we value the well- being of the children in our care above all else. We aim to create a happy, safe, caring environment in which every child can succeed and do their best. The staff at Lanivet are highly skilled, dedicated, and passionate about getting the very best from our children.

Our School enjoys working collaboratively with our partner schools within Truro and Penwith Academy Trust.

We welcome visitors as this is the best way to see our lovely school, experience our creative and captivating curriculum and meet our motivated and engaged children.  Please phone the school telephone number provided if you would like to arrange to look around.

About You:

You will have a child-centered approach, and will provide a creative, inclusive and challenging curriculum which inspires and motivates children and supports high quality teaching and learning both indoors and out.  Individuals must demonstrate a significant contribution to primary school and an enthusiasm to embrace the opportunities of leading this already flourishing and happy school with a strong community identity.

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

Benefits of Working with Us:

As a leading Academy Trust, we can 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 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 Sunday 28th September 2025 at 11.59pm

If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Mr Gray on 01208 831417

Interviews to be held on Friday 3rd October 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.