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Teaching Assistant - CROFTY MAT

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Cornwall
Date posted : 18/08/26
  1. Full Time
£92.63 - 97.00 per day

Job description

Teaching Assistants Required

Exciting Opportunities Across Crofty Multi Academy Trust Schools

Redruth • Camborne • Hayle • Helston • Penzance • Surrounding Areas

Flexible Supply & Full-Time Long-Term Roles Available

Competitive Weekly Pay | Immediate Start Opportunities

Are you passionate about supporting children and helping them thrive in the classroom?

Teaching Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with Crofty Multi Academy Trust, creating exciting opportunities for enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work across a network of thriving primary schools throughout Redruth, Camborne, Hayle, Helston, Penzance, and the surrounding areas.

Due to growing demand across the Trust, we are looking to recruit Teaching Assistants who can support pupils across a range of year groups and educational settings. Whether you're seeking the flexibility of supply work or a full-time, long-term role within a school, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Work Within Crofty Multi Academy Trust?

Crofty MAT is a well-respected and growing family of schools across Cornwall, committed to providing high-quality education and nurturing environments where children can flourish.

By working within Crofty schools, you'll have the opportunity to:

  • Support pupils in welcoming and inclusive school communities
  • Gain experience across a range of year groups and settings
  • Work alongside experienced teaching and leadership teams
  • Make a meaningful impact on children's learning and development
  • Access potential long-term and permanent opportunities within the Trust
  • Become part of schools that are committed to high standards and positive outcomes for all pupils

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you may be involved in:

  • Supporting pupils within the classroom
  • Delivering interventions to small groups
  • Providing one-to-one support where needed
  • Assisting children with additional learning needs
  • Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
  • Helping to create a supportive and stimulating learning environment

Every day can be different, offering a rewarding and varied experience while allowing you to develop your skills within education.

Flexible Supply or Full-Time Opportunities

Whether you're looking for:

✅ Flexible work around existing commitments

✅ A better work-life balance

✅ Regular local work in schools

✅ Valuable classroom experience

✅ A long-term role with consistency and career progression

Teaching Personnel can help find the opportunity that's right for you.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, we are committed to supporting our staff every step of the way.

Benefits of Joining Teaching Personnel

✅ Competitive rates of pay

✅ Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions

✅ Flexible working to suit your availability

✅ Full-time, part-time, short-term and long-term placements

✅ Access to a wide network of local schools

✅ Dedicated local consultant support

✅ Free and discounted CPD courses to help develop your skills

✅ Opportunities to gain experience across multiple educational settings

✅ Pathways into permanent school positions

✅ Easy-to-use online timesheet and booking system

✅ Ongoing career advice and support

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals who:

  • Have experience working with children or young people
  • Are passionate about education and making a difference
  • Have strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Are patient, adaptable, and enthusiastic
  • Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
  • Hold relevant childcare, education, support work, care, or youth work experience (desirable but not essential)

Join Our Growing Team

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a trusted partnership between Teaching Personnel and Crofty Multi Academy Trust, supporting schools across some of Cornwall's most vibrant communities.

Whether you're looking for flexibility, consistent long-term work, or the chance to take the next step in your education career, Teaching Personnel can help you find the perfect role.

Apply today and start your journey supporting pupils across Crofty Multi Academy Trust schools throughout West Cornwall.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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