Teaching Assistant - Mawgan in Pydar School

Our school prides itself on providing a happy, safe, secure and supportive learning environment. At Mawgan-in-Pydar every child is special and unique. All our children are encouraged to care for and support one another.

At the centre of our ethos is an unwavering belief that all children can succeed and should enjoy their school experience while achieving their full potential.  Our aspiration is that every child can feel that they are part of a vibrant, caring community. A community in which they can feel confident enough to try new things without fear of failure and one in which everybody has something to offer and something to learn.

We aim to give every child the opportunity to excel not only academically, which we certainly do, but in every area of their life.

We are looking for a calm, caring and friendly Teaching Assistant to work lunchtimes. The position is 5 hours per week, term time plus  INSET days on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising children, both in the dining hall and in the playground, leading play activities and ensuring the safety, wellbeing and good behaviour of all pupils 

The interview date will be during the week beginning 8th December 2025

Completed application forms can be emailed to jobs@aspireacademytrust.org or returned via post to:

Aspire Academy Trust, Unit 20, St Austell Business Park, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4FD