Shortlanesend 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 and serves children from 2-11 years old.

Our mission statement 'Where children smile, learn and excel' underpins all we set out to achieve for our children, and could equally be applied to our staff; who are passionate and dedicated to their individual roles, rise to any challenge and enjoy the supportive ethos of being at Shortlanesend School.

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work 30 hours per week, term time plus two INSET days on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2026. The position will involve working with pupils with SEN. Experience of working with SEN pupils would be advantageous.

If you have any questions relating to the roles, please contact the school on 01872 276372 or hello@shortlanesend.org.uk

Should we receive a good volume of applications early in the application window, we may bring the closing date foward so please apply as soon as possible, if interested.

The proposed interview date is 23rd July 2025.

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:

Shortlanesend School
Northy Close
Shortlanesend
Truro
Cornwall
TR4 9DA

Contact detail: Aspire Academy Trust

Email: jobs@aspireacademytrust.org

Website: https://www.aspireacademytrust.org/188/current-vacancies