Learning Support Assistant

Marine Academy Plymouth, Plymouth, PL5 2AF

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  12 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: Actual Salary: £19,181 - £19,352 (Grade B)

What skills and experience we're looking for

At Marine Academy Primary, we believe that when you Work Hard, Be Kind, Amazing Things Will Happen,and that applies to our children and our staff.

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistantto join ourteam;this will be based in our Early Years Team originally, but all members of our team work across our school. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting our youngest learners, helping them to develop a love for learning from their very first steps in education.An NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is essential for this role

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:

• A friendly and supportive team environment
• Professional development opportunities through our Growing Great Peoplemodel
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference every single day
• A school culture that values kindness, teamwork and high aspirations

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

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Marine Academy Plymouth

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 975 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Marine Academy Plymouth website
• Email address: Recruitment@marineacademy.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/marine-academy-plymouth

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