KS1 & KS2 Teaching Assistants - St Austell Area

Flexible Hours | Long‑Term & Day‑to‑Day Roles | Immediate Starts Available  | Competetive Pay

Are you passionate about supporting children's learning?
Do you love the idea of making a real difference in a primary classroom?
Looking for a role where every day feels meaningful?

Teaching Personnel are looking for enthusiastic, caring, and proactive KS1 and KS2 Teaching Assistants to join a range of brilliant, welcoming primary schools across the St Austell area. With growing demand this term, we're excited to bring on board TAs who are ready to inspire, motivate, and support young learners.

Whether you're an experienced TA or someone with transferable skills looking to start your journey in education — I want to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting the class teacher and helping pupils to thrive both academically and emotionally.

Your day may include:

Supporting whole‑class learning activities
Working 1:1 with children who need extra encouragement
Leading small group interventions in reading, maths or phonics
Supporting behaviour and emotional regulation
Creating a positive, nurturing learning environment
Helping to build confident, independent learners
No two days are the same — but each one makes a difference.

Who We're Looking For

You do not need to already be working in schools — what matters most is your attitude and your dedication to helping children succeed.

You will be a great fit if you have:

A warm, patient and supportive approach
Confidence building relationships with children
Good communication and teamwork skills
A proactive, can‑do mindset
A genuine passion for working with primary‑aged pupils
Enhanced Childworkforce DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one.

If you have the heart for the job — we can help with the training.

⭐ Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Competitive weekly pay
A variety of local placements across St Austell & surrounding areas
Long‑term roles AND flexible day‑to‑day options
Access to our CPD training (phonics, behaviour, safeguarding + more)
A dedicated consultant (me!) providing ongoing support
Simple admin and timesheets with your myTP app
Opportunities to grow your career in education

Locations We Cover

We have roles available across:

St Austell
Par
Tywardreath
Carlyon Bay
Mevagissey
Luxulyan
Surrounding Mid Cornwall villages

✨ Apply Today

If you're a caring, motivated individual looking for a rewarding role that truly changes lives, I'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now or get in touch with myself directly on (url removed) — let's find the right school for you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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