Teaching Assistant EDV/2026/MA/35724

MyNewTerm; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayflower Community Academy in Plymouth is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across the school, including pupils with additional needs. The role emphasises inclusive practice, strong communication, and collaborative work with teachers and families.

Candidates should have at least one year of primary school experience, NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) with GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above, and a passion for helping children reach their full potential

Qualifications

• Has at least one year's experience working within a primary school environment.
• Holds an NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) and GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above.
• Has experience supporting children with a range of needs, including SEND.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is enthusiastic, flexible and committed to improving outcomes for children.
• Shares our values of aspiration, excellence, collaboration, inclusivity, kindness and respect.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning activities across the school.
• Work with individual pupils, small groups and whole classes.
• Assist children with additional needs, including SEND.
• Help create an engaging, supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils' social and emotional development.
• Assist with classroom preparation, displays and administrative tasks.

Skills

Primary school experience

SEND experience

Communication skills

Enthusiastic

Flexible

Education

NVQ Level 2

GCSE Maths C/4

GCSE English C/4

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in children\'s lives? Do you have the enthusiasm, resilience and dedication to help every child succeed?

Mayflower Community Academy, part of the Learning Academies Trust, is seeking an inspiring and committed Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and ambitious team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a forward-thinking school where children are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support outstanding learning experiences, helping pupils to achieve their full potential both academically and socially. You will play a key role in promoting inclusion, supporting children\'s wellbeing and creating a positive learning environment where every child can thrive.

About the Role

You will:

• Support teaching and learning activities across the school.
• Work with individual pupils, small groups and whole classes.
• Assist children with additional needs, including SEND.
• Help create an engaging, supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils\' social and emotional development.
• Assist with classroom preparation, displays and administrative tasks.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has at least one year\'s experience working within a primary school environment.
• Holds an NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) and GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above.
• Has experience supporting children with a range of needs, including SEND.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is enthusiastic, flexible and committed to improving outcomes for children.
• Shares our values of aspiration, excellence, collaboration, inclusivity, kindness and respect

About the Trust

The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust\’s mission is:

Together we will…

work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children

As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.

Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.

Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.