Teaching Assistant

Coombe Dean School, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8ES

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 7am

• Date listed

  21 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,067.00 - £18,646.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Grade C, point 5-7

Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking to recruit an outstanding Teaching Assistant to cover maternity leave from September 2026..

We are friendly and supportive with our inclusive approach to all students, including those with additional needs. The Inclusion Team is committed to progress and independence for all learners, whatever their needs and perceived barriers to learning.

We would welcome applications from candidates with the following experience, skills and qualities:

Experience of working effectively in a 'team around the learner' in partnership with a qualified teacher; both with whole classes and small groups or individuals;

Track record of raising standards with young people across the ability range;

Passion for progress for all learners;

Ability to work flexibly for the best outcomes for young people;

Maths and English qualifications to at least Level 2

In return we offer:

Being part of a vibrant, inclusive, team committed to young people's outcomes;

Excellent opportunities for training and advancement;

Commitment to the development of your career goals.

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 our key policies is available at: Coombe Dean School - Policies and Documents (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 Coombe Dean School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1003 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Coombe Dean School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/coombe-dean-school

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