Teaching Assistant (Nursery)
The Bishops’ C of E Learning Academy
Grade D £10.50p/hour, Term time only
Fixed term variable hours contract (with initial hours of 27.5 hpw)
Start Date: as soon as possible
The Bishops’ C of E Learning Academy is part of the Kernow Learning Trust. Our friendly primary school has around 390 pupils on roll. We are a nurturing church school, where every child is encouraged to belong, believe, aspire, achieve. Strong links with parents, the local community and the other schools within the Trust, along with skilled, dedicated staff make this an exciting and rewarding school to be part of.
We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our skilled TA team. Experience of working in a primary school classroom is essential and the ideal candidate for this role will have good communication skills and a real enthusiasm and enjoyment of working with children to support them to be their very best. This role is linked to a Midday Supervisor role of 5 hours per week.
The successful candidate will be:-
· a caring and warm individual who is able to work effectively as part of a team
· committed to their own professional development and continual self-review
· committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all children
· able to build a strong rapport with children and have a developing understanding of the national Curriculum
· an excellent classroom support with behaviour management skills
· able to lead learning with individuals or groups of pupils.
· uphold the school’s Christian values
We offer:
· A supportive school community, committed to the wellbeing of staff and pupils
· Access to wellbeing services (including 24/7 GP helpline, mental health support, counselling, physio, etc)
· A commitment to staff CPD
· Local Government pension scheme
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
To find out about this exciting opportunity please download the application form and information pack from www.kernowlearning.co.uk. Please return the completed application form to the school office by e-mail, post or in person before the closing date (addresses below).
Kernow Learning is committed to the safeguarding of children and the successful applicant will be expected to share this commitment and will be required to undergo checks including an enhanced DBS check, online search and relevant prohibition checks. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND CVs AS THESE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED; ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON THE APPLICATION FORM PROVIDED.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 20th February 2026
Interview date: w/c 20th February 2026
PLEASE SEND COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS & EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING FORMS TO:
School Office
The Bishops’ C of E Learning Academy
Treninnick Hill, Newquay, TR7 2SR
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months
Part-time hours: 32.5 per week
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- NEWQUAY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Special education: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 21/08/2026
