Learning Resources, Reprographics and Reading Intervention Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Professional CPD support

Private healthcare scheme

DBS safeguarding commitment

Wellbeing support

Staff recognition programmes

Job summary

Plympton Academy is seeking an organised and proactive Learning Resources, Reprographics & Reading Intervention Assistant to join our office team. This role supports literacy and student success and sits at the heart of our learning environment.

You will manage the Learning Resource Centre, coordinate reprographics services and deliver reading interventions, helping foster a positive reading culture across the academy. We value collaborative, supportive teamwork and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and proactive office support experience.
• Enjoy working with young people and supporting literacy.
• Strong administrative and IT skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Promote LRC engagement to maximise student use and reading culture.
• Manage selection, development and procurement of resources.
• Manage reprographics service and printing of cover work and teaching materials.
• Support literacy and reading strategy.
• Deliver targeted interventions to improve reading fluency, comprehension and confidence.
• Assess and track student progress using literacy tools.

Job description

Learning Resources, Reprographics and Reading Intervention Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

Plympton Academy is seeking to appoint a highly organised and proactive Learning Resources, Reprographics & Reading Intervention Assistant to join our friendly office team.

This is a varied and impactful role for someone who enjoys working with young people and is passionate about supporting literacy, learning and student success. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing our Learning Resource Centre, coordinating reprographics services and delivering reading interventions, helping to foster a positive reading culture across the academy.

Key Responsibilities: For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description

• Promote LRC (Learning Resources Centre) engagement to maximise student use and support a vibrant reading culture.
• Manage the selection, development, and procurement of resources.
• Manage the school’s reprographics service, including daily printing of cover work and teaching materials.
• Support the school’s literacy and reading strategy.
• Deliver targeted interventions to improve reading fluency, comprehension, and confidence.
• Assess and track student progress using appropriate literacy tools.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Is approachable, positive and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Can build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Has strong administrative and IT skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Is creative, flexible and able to manage a varied workload.
• Embodies our values of Community, Courage, Compassion and Curiosity in their daily work with students and colleagues.
• Is committed to helping young people expand their world.

If you are passionate about transforming life chances and would like to be part of a supportive and ambitious community, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

At Plympton Academy, we’re all about creating a culture of success that goes beyond academics. We’re focused on fostering resilience, creativity, and the drive to help everyone, students and staff, achieve their dreams. Our vibrant, supportive environment is designed to unlock everyone’s potential, and we collaborate with the best schools locally and nationally to ensure we’re always evolving with the latest teaching practices.

With high-quality CPD and a tailored coaching program, we’ll help you thrive in your career. Our classrooms are disruption-free because we prioritize good behaviour and strong pastoral support, allowing both teachers and students to focus on what really matters—learning and achieving.

Why Join the Thinking Schools Academy Trust?

We’re proud to offer more than just a job—we provide a range of exceptional benefits to support and reward our staff:

Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, Private Healthcare scheme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.

Employee Recognition: Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted Gym Membership.

Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email [e-mail]