Teaching Assistant

Greenshaw Learning Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Teacher Art Pass

Employee Assistance

Gym discounts

Eye tests

Cycle to work

Team expansion

Job summary

Montpelier Primary School in Plymouth is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support the learning and personal development of a pupil or group, helping them access educational opportunities.

Greenshaw Learning Trust backs the school with professional development and a supportive environment, under a trust committed to high standards and inclusion.

You will work with teachers to implement plans, monitor progress, and promote curiosity, creativity and confidence in every pupil.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in educational settings.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting learning and personal development of assigned pupils or groups.
• Support planning and delivery of learning activities under supervision.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers to help pupils reach targets.

Skills

Student support

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

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'.

• 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