Job Description

Job description

We only accept applications on our application form which are available on our website

An Daras Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is also fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees and volunteers must share this commitment. As part of safeguarding requirements we conduct an online search of all shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK and qualifications will also be checked. We welcome applicants from global majority heritage.

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

An employee of An Daras Trust knows that by using their own knowledge and experience, it can

Ignite Curiosity and Grow Capabilities

in young individuals, which will impact lives and help create a positive future. Does this sound like you?

Our Aim

An Daras Trust has the simple aim of ensuring our pupils receive the best educational experiences we can offer. Our intent is delivering an inclusive learning entitlement through a strong Trust wide wholistic curriculum model which focuses on enabling all pupils to achieve academic and emotional growth through the taught strategic themes of wisdom, knowledge, learning skills and personal capabilities.

Information about the vacancy

Job Title:

Teaching Assistant

FTE salary:

23,555 FTE

Actual annual salary (approx. gross):

Vary depending on hours worked

School Base:

St Stephens Community Academy, Launceston

Contract Type:

Temporary (covering long term absence)

Start Date:

ASAP after interview

Hours (weekly):

Up to 38 hours

Working weeks:

38 weeks

Interview Date:

w/c 08th September 2025

Closing Date:

Midday on 01st September 2025

An Daras Trust has the simple aim of ensuring our pupils receive the best educational experiences we can offer. Our intent is delivering an inclusive learning entitlement through a strong Trust wide wholistic curriculum model which focuses on enabling all pupils to achieve academic and emotional growth through the taught strategic themes of wisdom, knowledge, learning skills and personal capabilities.

Information about the vacancy

We are seeking to appoint a nurturing, dedicated and highly motivated Learning Support Assistant to support in KS1/2 in the first instance.

We are also looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant , initially in KS2, for long term sickness cover.

This is an exciting opportunity for skillful practitioners to join our inclusive and dedicated team at St Stephens Community Academy.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a real difference to all young children's lives and supporting them in achieving their goals.

The ability to be creative and use imaginative flair to engage pupils, is essential, along with having resilience, drive and high expectations, enabling every child to flourish.

Vacancies can be filled by more than two people.

(A full job description and application form can be found by visiting the vacancies page of our website

)

Benefits

What can An Daras Trust offer you?

Contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Five paid family friendly days for emergencies

A connection with our 12 primary schools and our pre-school which creates developmental opportunities

Access to free health & wellbeing services

A developmental, fair and professional culture

Dedicated, friendly, committed team members

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/09/2025