1 To 1 Teaching Assistant

Do you have a passion for supporting young people to thrive in a school environment?

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a member of our support staff. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping pupils reach their potential, while contributing to the smooth running of our school community.

As part of our support team, you will:

• Assist colleagues in creating a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
• Provide pastoral and academic support to pupils
• Help with classroom activities, small group work, or one-to-one interventions

We are seeking someone who is:

• Positive, patient, and committed to helping children succeed
• A strong communicator with good organisational skills
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Flexible and proactive in supporting a busy school environment

Why join us? As part of Plymouth CAST Multi-Academy Trust, you will benefit from:

• Access to high-quality professional development and training opportunities across the Trust
• Career progression routes within a network of schools
• Collaboration and support from experienced colleagues across the MAT
• A strong sense of belonging to a wider educational community with shared values and vision
• Our commitment to staff wellbeing – as a proud signatory of the Department for Education’s Staff Wellbeing Charter, we actively promote and protect the wellbeing and mental health of all colleagues.

What we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Competitive pay – aligned to nationally agreed pay scales
• Pension scheme – most support staff are eligible for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the best public sector pensions
• Employee Benefit Discount Scheme (retail discounts and cashback offers)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free counselling, wellbeing, and advice service
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people

If you are motivated, caring, and eager to contribute to our school community, we would love to hear from you.