Teaching Assistant, Brannel School, Ref: BR04

Permanent, 31.25 hours per week

Term-time plus 3 INSET days (38.6 working weeks / 44.194 paid weeks)

Starting salary £12,617 actual gross per annum

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Teacher to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team as soon as possible.  This role will involve supporting the learning needs of students, under the direction of teaching staff.  The successful candidate will provide a high level of assistance in the practical organisation of class activities, undertaking group work and ensuring the welfare and development of students.

Brannel School is part of Cornwall Education Learning Trust (CELT), a family of Cornish Primary and Secondary Schools, with a strategic vision of ‘learning together to help every child achieve more’. This is an exciting time to join our large and dynamic Trust, which is responsible for educating learners across four secondary schools, one junior school and nine primary schools.  Cornwall has a hugely diverse landscape with nearly a third of the county designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  Cornwall is almost completely surrounded by sea with dramatic coastline, captivating fishing harbours, spectacular sandy beaches and a rich cultural heritage.

Application forms and full details are available to download from below.

Applications by CV, letter or social media alone will not be accepted.

Closing date:  Monday 22nd November 2021 at 9am

Interview: TBC

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers and, if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Cornwall Education Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check.