Learning Resources, Reprographics and Reading Intervention Assistant

Plympton Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 2RS

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: TSAT Pay Group 3 pro rata to £21,038 - £24,415 for hours and weeks stated (£27,753 - £32,208 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Plympton Academy is seeking to appoint a highly organised and proactive Learning Resources, Reprographics & Reading Intervention Assistant to join our friendly office team.

This is a varied and impactful role for someone who enjoys working with young people and is passionate about supporting literacy, learning and student success. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing our Learning Resource Centre, coordinating reprographics services and delivering reading interventions, helping to foster a positive reading culture across the academy.

Key Responsibilities: For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description

• Promote LRC (Learning Resources Centre) engagement to maximise student use and support a vibrant reading culture.
• Manage the selection, development, and procurement of resources.
• Manage the school’s reprographics service, including daily printing of cover work and teaching materials.
• Support the school’s literacy and reading strategy.
• Deliver targeted interventions to improve reading fluency, comprehension, and confidence.
• Assess and track student progress using appropriate literacy tools.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Is approachable, positive and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Can build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Has strong administrative and IT skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Is creative, flexible and able to manage a varied workload.
• Embodies our values of Community, Courage, Compassion and Curiosity in their daily work with students and colleagues.
• Is committed to helping young people expand their world.

If you are passionate about transforming life chances and would like to be part of a supportive and ambitious community, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

At Plympton Academy, we’re all about creating a culture of success that goes beyond academics. We’re focused on fostering resilience, creativity, and the drive to help everyone, students and staff, achieve their dreams. Our vibrant, supportive environment is designed to unlock everyone’s potential, and we collaborate with the best schools locally and nationally to ensure we’re always evolving with the latest teaching practices.

With high-quality CPD and a tailored coaching program, we’ll help you thrive in your career. Our classrooms are disruption-free because we prioritize good behaviour and strong pastoral support, allowing both teachers and students to focus on what really matters—learning and achieving.

Why Join the Thinking Schools Academy Trust?

We’re proud to offer more than just a job—we provide a range of exceptional benefits to support and reward our staff:

Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, Private Healthcare scheme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.

Employee Recognition: Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted Gym Membership.

Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Plympton Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 984 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Plympton Academy website
• Email address: Fay.Carder@plymptonacademy.tsat.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/plympton-academy

At Plympton Academy we believe in inspiring a culture of success for all, including our staff. We have a strong culture of staff development and support - high quality CPD, based on research and evidenced best practice, which is prioritised and supported through a tailored coaching programme.

We work collaboratively with the best schools locally and nationally so that all teachers continue to thrive and engage in the latest teaching developments and practice. We prioritise good behaviour and strong pastoral support so that learning is disruption-free, teachers can teach and students’ can focus. As a result, we are incredibly proud of our students and staff who love the challenge of learning, are equipped to achieve their dreams and take pride in their success.

Arranging a visit to Plympton Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Fay.Carder@plymptonacademy.tsat.uk.

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