Teaching Assistant

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and career

Generous pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Teacher Art Pass (eligibility)

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym Discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Being part of a great team

Job summary

Greenshaw Learning Trust is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join Montpelier Primary School in Plymouth and start as soon as possible. You will assist in promoting the learning and personal development of a pupil or small group, helping them access educational opportunities.

Montpelier Primary School is the largest in Plymouth, with a friendly, innovative culture. The role offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development within a trusted local multi-academy

Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting learning and personal development of assigned pupils.
• Support classroom activities and supervision of pupil groups.

Job description

The Greenshaw Learning Trust is ‘Always Learning’

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join Montpelier Primary School, to start as soon as possible.

Please note - previous applicants need not apply.

About the role:

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to assist in promoting the learning and personal development of a pupil/select group of pupils to whom you are assigned, to enable them to make the best use of the educational opportunities available to them.

About Montpelier Primary School:

We are the largest primary school in Plymouth and one of the largest in the South West. Our school family is friendly, innovative and forward thinking. Pupils’ learning behaviours are strong and our staff are highly motivated and experienced. Our school was rated as ‘Good’ in September 2019 and we are delighted to share that in our recent inspection in November 2024, Ofsted shared that ‘Montpelier Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection’.

Inherent in everything we do is a culture of high expectations and aspiration. We are firm in our belief that every child is unique; with their own strengths and interests. We strive to ensure that every child and adult who is part of our school can be Curious, Creative and Confident.

About Greenshaw Learning Trust:

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

We can offer you:

• Professional development and career progression

• Generous pension scheme

• Blue Light Card

• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)

• An Employee Assistance Programme

• Gym Discounts

• Free eye tests

• Cycle to work scheme

• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight, 27th September 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing 28th September 2026.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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