Early Years/KS1 TA - Temp to Perm Role

Teaching Assistant (Reception–Year 2 Mixed class)

Near Truro (TR5 5QA area)
Full Time | Temp-to-Perm | Immediate Start
Weekly Pay: £80-£90 per day (depending on experience)

Are you a nurturing and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term role in a close-knit primary setting?

We’re working with a lovely small village school, home to just 40 pupils, who are seeking a dedicated Reception–Year 2 Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible.

This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity for someone who loves supporting early learners in a warm, community-focused environment. You’ll work closely with the class teacher to provide individualised support, help deliver engaging lessons, and make a real difference in the daily life of the school.

The Role

• Supporting a mixed Reception to Year 2 class in a small, nurturing school environment.
• Assisting with classroom learning, phonics, literacy, and play-based activities.
• Providing additional support for children with SEN or learning differences where needed.
• Working collaboratively with staff to create a caring and engaging classroom.
• Full-time, Monday–Friday, with the potential for a permanent contract for the right candidate.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds a Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Education, Health & Social Care, or another relevant field.
• Experience supporting children in EYFS or KS1 (school or nursery setting).
• Confident, patient, and positive in approach.
• Passionate about helping young children thrive both academically and emotionally.
• Ideally holds a Child-Only Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willing to apply).
• Ideally based in or around Truro, St Austell, or the surrounding areas.

If you’d love to be part of a small, supportive school community and help shape the learning journey of young children, I’d love to hear from you Apply here or contact me via these details below!

Email: chloe.spencer@teachingpersonnel.com
Call the office: 01872 250123

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