Education Phase: Primary
Working Pattern: Part-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Deadline: Monday, 21st July 2025
Interview Date: w/c 21st July 2025
About us
Beacon is a primary school and nursery for children aged 3 to 11 years old, with an Area Resource Base for pupils from 4 years old. We welcome children from age 3 to enjoy our outdoor Nursery and support their development through to Year 6. Our aim is to prepare confident, well-rounded students for secondary education and beyond.
At Beacon Academy, we uphold three key values: Be Brilliant, Be Brave, Believe. These values align with our Trust's core shared values and philosophy of ‘work hard, be honest & help others’. We strive for every child and staff member to embody these values and to "Shine Brightly".
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our experienced team. Prior experience in a primary school classroom is desirable. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, and a passion for working with children to help them achieve their best.
This is a permanent position with variable hours, initially 29 hours per week, term time only. Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Wellbeing support, including 24/7 wellbeing services and employee assistance programs
* Discounts with national and local retailers and service providers
* Opportunities for CPD and training, including sessions with local and national experts
* Supportive networks within our schools and Shared Services teams
Safeguarding and Equality
Kernow Learning is committed to safeguarding children and follows a Safer Recruitment process. The successful candidate will undergo checks including an enhanced DBS, prohibition, S128, and social media/online presence checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. Please note that Kernow Learning does not sponsor overseas candidates; applicants must have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure it independently.
Desired Criteria
* A caring, warm individual capable of effective teamwork
* Committed to professional development and self-review
* Dedicated to safeguarding and the wellbeing of children
* Ability to build rapport with children and understanding of the national curriculum
* Strong classroom support and behaviour management skills
* Ability to lead learning with individuals or groups
Please see the attached Job Description for more information.
Teaching Assistant - Job Description.pdf
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