Teaching Assistant

Morley Meadow Primary School, Plymouth, PL9 7GN

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £13,764.00 - £14,205.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive, hardworking and successful team at Morley Meadow Primary and Nursery School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud that our recent Ofsted inspection recognised Morley Meadow as meeting the Strong Standard in all areas of the new Ofsted framework, reflecting our commitment to providing an exceptional education, a highly inclusive culture and the very best outcomes for all pupils.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children in the primary phase.
• Is self-motivated, flexible, resilient and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Can use their initiative and adapt provision to meet the needs of individual children.
• Is an effective communicator who builds positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Is dynamic, resilient and hardworking, with a positive and proactive approach.
• Has experience of delivering interventions and can help create a purposeful and engaging learning environment.
• Has high expectations for all pupils and a strong understanding of behaviour, using a trauma-informed and relational approach.
• Has experience of supporting children with SEND (desirable).
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, belonging and ensuring every child can thrive and succeed.

In return, we offer:

• Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
• A welcoming and supportive staff team committed to professional development.
• A strong culture of collaboration, wellbeing and inclusion.
• The opportunity to work in a school recognised as achieving the Strong Standard in all areas of the new Ofsted framework.
• Access to high-quality training and development through WeST.

If you are passionate about making a difference to children's lives and would like to be part of our ambitious and caring school community, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must have Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths GCSE and preferably an NVQ3, or equivalent TA qualification.

If you would like to discuss the role with the Headteacher or arrange to visit the school, please contact the school office on 01752 401293 or email admin@mmp.westst.org.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.

Information about Westcountry Schools Trust key policies is available at: https://www.westst.org.uk/our-policies (this includes our DBS Policy, Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and Recruitment and Selection Policy).

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

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.

About Morley Meadow Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 216 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Morley Meadow Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/morley-meadow-primary-school

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