[261007] Teaching Assistant
Morice Town Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1RJ25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
5 January 2027
Closing date
1 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £26,427.00 - £27,274.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Grade C, Point 5 – 7
[261007] Teaching Assistant job summary
Morice Town Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional and experienced Teaching Assistant to join the School in January 2027.
Post: Teaching Assistant
Location: Morice Town Primary Academy, Charlotte Street, Plymouth, PL2 1RJ
FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade C, Point 5 - 7, £26,427 - £27,274
Acutal Annual Salary: £18,007 - £18,584 Per year Pro Rata
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, Term Time Only
Contract Hours: 28.33 per week
About the role
Morice Town Primary Academy is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Teaching Assistant to join our committed teaching team. The ideal candidate will be hard working, friendly and outgoing and have relevant experience of working in a school setting. They will have a passion for supporting young children’s learning and development and enjoy working as part of a team.
About the successful candidate
This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated and well organised individual. We are looking for people who have the following experience and qualities:
- Have at least Level 2 Teaching Assistant and/or Level 2 Early Years Qualification (or equivalent to these)
- Be able to display effective communication skills with both children and adults
- Be eager to work collaboratively in a wider team, adaptable and open to new ideas and practices
- Be a fast and highly flexible thinker, being able to deal with change and unpredictability positively with a ‘can-do’ attitude
- Experience of working with SEN children preferable
About the School
Morice Town Primary Academy is a popular and successful school within the local and wider area. The children are aged 4 - 11 years old and we have a single form entry. Our children feel safe, cared for and well looked after. We have a strong bond with our parents as well as the community as a whole.
In return, we can offer you:
- The support of our experienced team in developing your practice.
- Providing you with the opportunity to work alongside other experienced members of the school and academy trust staff.
- A hardworking but caring environment where the children thrive.
- Working with children who have a desire to learn and do well.
- Access to Reach South Multi Academy Trust’s high quality continuous professional development programme.
About the Trust
Reach South Academy Trust is a thriving and ambitious Multi-Academy Trust established to provide high-quality, inclusive education across the South West of England. The Trust comprises 21 academies located across Plymouth, Devon, Bournemouth, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving children and young people aged 3 to 19 in primary, secondary, all-through, specialist and technical education settings.
At Reach South, every academy retains its unique identity while benefiting from the strength, expertise and collaborative support of a wider family of schools. The Trust's mission is to transform the lives of young people through exceptional educational opportunities, ensuring every pupil is equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed both now and in the future.
Guided by the core values of Aspiration, Resilience, Excellence, Integrity and Service, Reach South is committed to promoting social mobility and social justice, helping every young person fulfil their potential regardless of background or circumstance.
Central to the Trust's success is its talented and dedicated workforce. Reach South invests in the professional development of its staff and actively encourages collaboration, innovation and continual improvement across its schools. The Trust seeks to recruit individuals who share its values, demonstrate a commitment to excellence and are motivated to work alongside colleagues to deliver the very best outcomes for children and young people.
Together, Reach South's schools are on a pioneering journey to provide outstanding educational experiences and create opportunities that enable every learner to aspire, achieve and thrive
Next Steps
If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment Team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org.
Closing date: for applications is Sunday 1st November 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for Wednesday 11th November 2026
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Morice Town Primary Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 177 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
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