Teaching Assistant

Leedstown Communiy Primary, Teaching Assistant
Fixed Term until July 2027 | 30 Hours per week

We are seeking to appoint a caring, dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide 1:1 support and make a meaningful difference by helping children access learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential. We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing individualised support, building strong relationships and helping every child thrive.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enjoy working with children, and bring energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude to the role. Experience of working within a school setting would be desirable, but is not essential.

At the heart Leedstown Community Primary is our vision of "Caring, Sharing, Giving." We are committed to creating a safe, happy and respectful environment where every child is encouraged to thrive through a diverse, exciting and challenging curriculum.

We are looking for colleagues who share our values and are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children. As part of our school community, you will join a team that works collaboratively, supports one another and is dedicated to providing the very best experiences for our pupils.

• Self-help - supporting one another and working together to achieve shared success.
• Self-responsibility - taking ownership of our actions and their impact.
• Democracy - ensuring all voices are heard and valued.
• Equality - promoting equal opportunities for all.
• Equity - treating people fairly and with respect.
• Solidarity - standing together and supporting our community.

• Openness
• Honesty
• Social Responsibility
• Caring for Others

If you are committed to these values and would like to be part of a welcoming, supportive and forward‑thinking school community, we would love to hear from you.

In addition to working in a fantastic school with wonderful children and dedicated colleagues, Kernow Learning is committed to making employment with us rewarding and enjoyable.

Kernow Learning is a multi‑academy trust of 21 primary schools in Cornwall. Our schools work together to provide strength so that they can stretch their offer beyond expectations in their drive for excellence. Our Trust is not insular; we embrace collaboration, innovation and development. Our English Hub supports schools across Cornwall to secure children's early reading, whilst our Teaching School Hub, as a partner in One Cornwall, provides services to schools across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly in relation to areas such as the Early Career Framework and National Professional Qualifications.

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, including access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• A wide range of CPD and professional development opportunities, both internal and external.
• Access to specialist expertise, networks and support across Kernow Learning and our Shared Services teams.
• An opportunity to grow your career with us, whatever your role, experience or background.

Kernow Learning is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and follows the Safer Recruitment process. The successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment and will be required to undertake checks including an enhanced disclosure through the DBS process, as well as prohibition, S128, and Social Media/online presence checks.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you require any part of the application…