Aspire Academy Trust

Teaching Assistant & Wraparound Assistant - Shortlanesend School

Type of Position:Teaching Assistant
Subject:Support
Salary:Level 2A-2B Actual Annual Salary Range £11,296 -£11,423 (FTE £24,765 - £25,044)
Start Date:September 2026
Closing Date: 3rd July 2026

Our school is situated in the village of Shortlanesend, two miles north of Truro City in Cornwall.  It is a thriving, happy school where everyone is valued and respected. 


Our aim is to provide the children in our care with the best possible start in life and to support them develop into confident individuals, who understand their rights and responsibilities as members of our school and wider community.

Our strapline statement: 'Where children smile, learn and excel' underpins all we set out to achieve for our children. It equally applies  to our staff who are passionate and dedicated to their individual roles, rise to any challenge and enjoy the supportive and fun ethos of being at Shortlanesend School.

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant and Wraparound Assistant, the role is for 20 hours per week, 14.5 hours per week as a Teaching Assistant and 5.5 hours per week as a Wraparound Assistant. Both roles are fixed term until August 2027 and term time plus 2 INSET days. 

The proposed interview date is 10th July 2026

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

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