Teaching Assistant - Helston Community College

About The Role:

Helston Community College, part of Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, is excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our highly regarded Special Needs team as a Teaching Assistant.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, innovative, and committed to supporting children with special educational needs to thrive.  If you are motivated by making a real difference in young lives and enjoy working in a collaborative, creative environment, we would love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide tailored support to meet the individual learning needs of students;
• Assist with the educational, social, and physical needs of assigned students;
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to enhance student progress;
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.

What we’re looking for:

·       A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development;

·       Experience working with children, ideally in an educational or SEND setting;

·       A flexible, proactive team player with excellent communication skills;

·       Relevant qualifications or a willingness to undertake training.

Why Join Us?

·       Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking SEND team;

·       Access to ongoing professional development and training;

·       Make a meaningful impact in a nurturing and inclusive school community;

·       Work in a school that values creativity, innovation, and commitment.

If you are ready to inspire and support our students to achieve their full potential, we encourage you to apply.

Full details on the College 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 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 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 Midnight on Sunday 31st August 2025

Interviews to be held on a date to be confirmed.