Description Trythall Community Primary School and Pre-School is a welcoming and thriving provision in the heart of the Cornish Countryside on the outskirts of Penzance. Our aim at Trythall is to provide an education of the highest quality underpinned by the ethos of Ubuntu and our Golden Virtues, based on vital moral values, for children of all backgrounds and abilities. Our vision: to ‘Be more human’ is at the very heart of everything we do, creating something truly special and memorable for every child. We ensure that we inspire a love of through high quality teaching within our engaging learning environments and our rich and challenging progressive curriculum. We believe curiosity and creativity are paramount in supporting our children to become independent, self-motivated, engaged and resilient learners. Mutual respect and trust for one another and our environments is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and environment where every child can flourish. Post Title: Teaching Assistant Grade: C Closing date: Midday, Friday 15th May 206 Interview date: w/c 18th May 2026 (date to be confirmed) Start date: ASAP We seek applications from candidates who: • Are passionate about the school’s vision and values and fully committed to continuing professional development. • Inspire creativity and curiosity. • Consistently demonstrate high expectations of themselves and others and are flexible, organised and self-motivated. • Have the highest expectations of behaviour and attainment for all children. • Are very well organised with an engaging and creative approach to the curriculum. • Can foster excellent working relationships with staff, parents and the wider Trythall community. • Are committed to ensuring all children have the foundational knowledge (essential language, literacy, numeracy and personal development skills) children need by the end of Key Stage 1 to access the wider curriculum and thrive as a learner. • Are keen to promote and support access to a broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum with direction from the class teacher and senco. • Demonstrate high quality and adaptive support within the Trythall curriculum delivered through 1:1 or small group support. • Are strong team players, and willing to contribute to the Trythall culture, ethos and wider community. In return, we can offer: • A creative, inspirational, friendly and supportive staff team. • Exciting opportunities for individual professional development and growth. • A reflective and forward-thinking culture. • A progressive curriculum with rich indoor and outdoor learning environments. • A highly supportive school community (including Governors and families). • A school that the Trythall community is proud of. Job description Main purpose The teaching assistant (TA) will: • Provide learning and care support for pupils with special educational needs (SEN) • Work with the teacher to plan and deliver activities • Support pupils with routines, transitions and behaviour management Duties and responsibilities • Supporting pupils • Build positive relationships with pupils, promoting high self-esteem and independence • Adapt communication style to respond to pupils according to their individual needs • Support pupils with their social, emotional and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate • Promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behaviour policy and guidelines on physical intervention • Assist with the development and delivery of individual education and support plans Teaching and learning • Contribute to the planning of differentiated learning activities for individual or small groups of pupils with SEN • Support the teacher in adaptive teaching, so that all pupils can access the same curriculum expectations through modified resources and support • Adapt the level of support offered according to the task and the needs of the pupil, allowing pupils to work as independently as possible • Deliver structured, evidence-based interventions inside or outside the classroom • Facilitate opportunities for the class teacher to work directly with SEN pupils, by supporting other pupils or groups within the classroom • Use IT skills to advance pupils’ learning • Through observations, provide regular feedback to teachers on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning • Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment • Monitor, record and report on progress and attainment • Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable • Contribute to the overall ethos, aims and work of the school • Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher or SENCO Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals • Share knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision • Communicate effectively with parents and carers under the direction of teachers • Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers • Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school • Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues • Add any other duties of particular relevance to your school • Professional development • Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up to date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness • Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school • Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures Other areas of responsibility • Safeguarding • Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies • Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations. Link to apply: https://www.trythall.cornwall.sch.uk/vacancies This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information. Organisation address: Trythall CP School, Newmill, Cornwall, TR20 8XR Contact detail: Georgia Potter Email: secretary@trythall.cornwall.sch.uk Website: http://www.trythall.cornwall.sch.uk