Staff Vacancies

If we are not currently advertising a role you are looking for, but would like us to consider you should something arise, please email your CV with the type of role you are interested in to Sally Cappper, Personnel and Recruitment Administrator: sallycapper@redruth.cornwall.sch.uk.

11 – 16 Co-educational Comprehensive

NOR 1457

Required as soon as possible

Teaching Assistant

Fixed term, in the first instance, until 31 August 2026

30 hours per week available, term time only (44.6 total paid weeks)

£23,468 per annum

(NB this salary will be proportionately reduced to reflect part/term time only working)

Redruth School is a successful school in Cornwall and we would like someone who is passionate about learning to join us on our journey to outstanding.  You would be joining a vibrant, committed workforce in beautiful West Cornwall.

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to take a pro-active role in the support of the educational, social and physical needs of our students.  The successful candidate will support the curriculum and the school through the provision of assistance to the classroom teacher in the practical organisation of class activities and small group work.

Applicants will need:

• the ability to work with young people
• excellent communication skills
• self-motivation and a friendly manner
• a high standard of computer literacy and excellent organisational skills
• to be passionate about promoting learning and achievement for all
• the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• English and Maths GCSE grade C/4/NVQ level 2 or equivalent.

If you have the necessary energy, enthusiasm and motivation to make a difference we would welcome your application. 

Closing Date:  Wednesday, 2 April 2025

Interviews:  week commencing Monday, 21 April 2025

To obtain an application form and job description: Please download from our school website at www.redruth.cornwall.sch.uk (see School Information/Job Vacancies).  If you have any queries please email Sally Capper, HR and Personnel Administrator at: sallycapper@redruth.cornwall.sch.uk.

Completed Application and Equal Opportunities forms to be submitted to Sally Capper by email: sallycapper@redruth.cornwall.sch.uk.

Redruth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations.