Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Oak Tree School, Truro, TR4 9NH

Salary: £25,115.37 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:

42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:

Permanent (Term Time Only)

Start:
May 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Oak Tree School in Truro is a specialist SEMH provision supporting children and young people with social, emotional, mental health, communication, and associated needs.

We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join our supportive team and help create an environment where pupils feel confident, motivated and inspired to learn.

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers to support pupils with a range of learning needs, helping them engage with lessons and make meaningful progress. You’ll provide one‑to‑one and small group support, assist with lesson preparation and create opportunities for pupils to develop academically, socially and emotionally.

• Supporting pupils with their learning, development and wellbeing
• Providing 1:1 and small group support to help pupils engage with lessons
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities
• Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, independence and resilience
• Supporting a variety of indoor and outdoor learning experiences
• Building positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and the wider school community
• Contributing to a supportive, inclusive and collaborative school environment

We’re seeking someone caring, flexible, and enthusiastic — confident working both indoors and outdoors, able to adapt to the needs of individual pupils, and ready to model the school’s values of patience, kindness, and teamwork.

• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Supporting learning, behaviour, and social development effectively
• Flexibility to work across classrooms, outdoor learning, and other activities
• A proactive, collaborative approach and commitment to inclusion

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

If this is the role for you and you want to make a real difference, please apply today.