Are you looking for a role where every victory feels like a massive achievement?
Penryn Primary Academy is looking for a dedicated, resilient, and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our Area Resource Base (ARB). This isn't just a classroom; it’s a specialised hub of learning and personalised support for 17 incredible children aged 4–11.
Working in the ARB requires a special kind of person. Our pupils face significant challenges, including Severe and Complex Learning Needs, ASD, Speech and Language difficulties, Physical Disabilities, and Global Developmental Delay.
This is a permanent position for 30 hours per week, term time plus 2 INSET days.
As a TA here, you won't just be "helping out"—you will be the bridge between a child and their world.
Tailored Support: Delivering bespoke learning activities designed by the Class Teacher to meet individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Communication Advocacy: Utilising tools like PECS, Makaton, or AAC devices to give our non-verbal learners a voice.
Personal Care & Wellbeing: Assisting with physical needs, mobility, and personal care with dignity and respect.
Sensory Regulation: Creating a calm, safe environment and managing sensory processing needs or complex behaviours with patience.
About You
We aren't necessarily looking for a "perfect" application; we are looking for the right heart and mindset.
What you'll need - unwavering patience and a sense of humour, the ability to stay calm under pressure, a 'can-do' attitude towards personal care and a genuine belief that every child can thrive.
What we'd love (but can train) - experience with ASD or complex needs, knowledge of Makaton, understanding of sensory needs, First Aid or Manual Handling training
Why Join Our ARB?
Our unit is a tight-knit community within the wider school. We offer:
A Supportive Family: You’ll work alongside specialist teachers, therapists, and fellow TAs who have your back.
Professional Growth: Access to high-quality training in SEN strategies, safeguarding, and specialised communication.
The "Spark" Moments: There is nothing quite like the feeling of a child making eye contact, using a new sign, or mastering a skill for the first time.
"In the ARB, we don't measure progress in miles; we measure it in miracles. If you want a job that truly matters, you've found it."
The interview date is to be confirmed
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
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:
Penryn Primary Academy
Treverbyn Rise
Penryn
Cornwall
TR10 8RA
Contact detail: Aspire Academy Trust
Email: jobs@aspireacademytrust.org
Website: https://www.aspireacademytrust.org/188/current-vacancies
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