SEN Teaching Assistant

Welcome to Berrycoombe School we are in Bodmin which is a historic market town in central Cornwall, England, and the school is located on the edge of the Camel Trail.

The school has 7 classrooms, and at present 170 pupils on roll organised into mixed-age classes.

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with Berrycoombe School, are seeking to appoint a dynamic and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to work as part of our team. At Berrycoombe, we value the wellbeing of the children in our care above all else.

We aim to create a happy, safe, caring environment in which every child can succeed and do their best. To this end we constantly strive to improve by keeping up to date with the very best ideas in teaching and learning and providing a fun place to learn.

About You:

We are looking to appoint a SEN Teaching Assistant to join the team at Berrycoombe School to support a Mixed class. The role is a fixed-term contract; it is 30 hours a week, 8:45am-3:15pm Monday – Friday as well as a 30 minute unpaid break. You will have a child-centred approach, be empathetic and nurturing and an ability to work within the class team to adapt both the curriculum and environment to meet the needs of the child. You will provide support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will provide one-to-one and small group support to help students stay engaged and progress in their learning.

Benefits of Working with Us:

As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here .

How to Apply and Further Info:

To be considered for this role, please click the “Apply” button above to submit your online application.

The closing date and time for receiving applications is 23 rd November 2026 9am

If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Craig Robertson, Headteacher, on 01208 74969.

Interviews to be held on 27 th November 2026.

If you encounter any issues with the online application, please contact the Talent Team for assistance at Talent@tpacademytrust.org.

TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.