Employment Opportunities

Teaching Assistant – Prep
Term Time Only
35 hours per week (Sept 20 – April 21)
14 hours per week (permanent contract April 2021 onwards)
£9.30 per hour
Start Date: September 2020

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic Pre- Prep team. Our successful candidate must have an excellent track record of working with young children, motivating and encouraging them through stimulating and exciting activities.

This is a full time, maternity cover position from September 2020 until approximately Easter 2021. Upon return of the member of staff, this role will reduce to a permanent 14 hours (two full days) a week contract.

There are also opportunities to assist with the supervision of our after school Tea Club.
Working in a professional, welcoming and caring environment, you will ensure that each child receives the support to access their learning potential.

As well as a genuine passion for excellence in academic and pastoral care, and inspired by our School’s ethos, all staff are expected to support our outstanding variety of co-curricular activities.

In addition to our commitment to be a Foundation Living Wage employer, we are committed to the wellbeing and development of all our staff, promoting continuous professional development, a supportive place to work, pension, staff discount, membership of the superb Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre and free meals.

Closing date for applications, Thursday 16 July, 2020 at 9.00am. All applications must be made using a Truro School application form.

Please note that due to Covid-19 our recruitment process may take longer than usual and may include remote or virtual interview processes.

Truro School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS.

Application forms must be completed in full and returned by post or e-mail to:

Mrs Joanna Wood, HR Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro, TR1 1TH
Email: recruitment@truroschool.com
Tel: 01872 272763