Job Description

School Support Staff - Penzance

Full-time and part-time roles available | Immediate and September 2025 starts

We're working with a range of schools across Penzance and the surrounding area, who are looking for passionate and reliable staff to join their teams. Whether you're looking to work as a Teaching Assistant, Pastoral Mentor, SEN Support Worker, or in another support role, we have opportunities to match your skills and experience.


About the Roles

  • Classroom support - working alongside teachers to help pupils engage in learning

  • One-to-one or small group support for children with additional needs

  • Pastoral roles - supporting behaviour, attendance, and wellbeing

  • Opportunities in both primary and secondary schools, as well as specialist settings


What We're Looking For

  • Experience working with children or young people (education, childcare, youth work or similar)

  • A calm, proactive, and supportive approach

  • A good communicator with the ability to build strong relationships

  • An understanding of safeguarding and inclusion

  • Flexibility and a willingness to get involved in the wider school community


Why Work With Tradewind?

  • Access to roles across Cornwall, including exclusive vacancies

  • Competitive pay and flexible work options

  • Free access to CPD and career development programmes

  • Long-term, permanent and supply roles available


Interested?
Send your CV or expression of interest to:
ryan.gear@twrecruitment.com


Safeguarding Statement
Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must provide references covering the past two years.