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, the role is for 24.5 hours per week, fixed term until August 2027 and term time plus 2 INSET days. The hours of work are 08:30am to 01:00pm, Monday to Friday plus one afternoon per week.
The proposed interview date is 17th 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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We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations.
This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.
Organisation address: Northey Close, Shortlanesend, Truro, TR4 9DA
Contact detail: HR Team
Email: jobs@aspireacademytrust.org
Website: https://www.aspireacademytrust.org
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