What skills and experience we're looking for Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with the Local Monitoring Committee of Berrycoombe School, are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and empathetic Teaching Assistant. Berrycoombe Primary is a one form entry town school. We- · Are committed and passionate about ensuring every child succeeds and flourishes. · Approach all children with warmth and empathy. · Understand that outstanding learning for each child starts with the warm and supportive relationships they have with their key adults in school. · Have a curriculum that is fun, engaging, challenging and unforgettable. About You: You will have a child-centred approach and an ability to work within the class team to adapt both the curriculum and environment to meet the needs of the child. You will also have experience working with an intimate care plan to support intimate care needs. You will help deliver an inclusive and challenging curriculum which inspires and motivates children and supports high quality learning both indoors and out. What the school offers its staff Working for TPAT and Benefits ‘The Trust that Schools want to join’Ofsted - 2019 We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us. We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success. If you choose to work for us, you will receive: • A competitive salary • National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes • Cycle to work scheme • Eye voucher scheme • Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/ Commitment to safeguarding 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.