Teaching Assistant

College Road Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1NS

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  3 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 30 hours a week 8:45am - 3:15pm Monday to Friday with half an hour for lunch
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year with the possibility of becoming permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583 - £26,403

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of College Road Primary School are currently seeking to appoint a hard-working, enthusiastic, compassionate Teaching Assistant to work within our creative, happy school, to support our pupils and help them thrive.

We are looking to appoint a caring, committed individual to join our established and successful team. The role will include supporting learning within class, working with children who have special needs, running learning interventions, as well as preparing resources and assisting teachers in the day-to-day management of the classroom.

The person appointed will need to be flexible, resourceful and have a good sense of humour. Previous experience would be an advantage, especially of teaching phonics using Read Write Inc. We are looking for someone in our friendly, values-based school, who is child-centred, uses a trauma-informed approach, has high expectations, and embraces a positive, fair approach to behaviour management.

What the school offers its staff

What can College Road offer you?

• Become part of a friendly, values-based team providing a supportive environment in which to thrive.

• Wide-ranging continuing professional development.

• Access to our wellbeing support package that includes counselling, Employee Assistance Program and 24/7 GP appointments.

• Caring colleagues and Leadership Team

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.

Visits prior to application are welcome and encouraged; you can contact the school on 01752 567660 or college.rd.primary.school@plymouth.gov.uk to arrange a visit with the school office.

An application form and the full job description and person specification is available from our website www.collegeroadschool.co.uk or by emailing college.rd.primary.school@plymouth.gov.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 17th June 2026

Interviews: Thursday 25th June 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

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

Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references and online checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About College Road Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 202 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: College Road Primary School website
• Email address: college.rd.primary.school@plymouth.gov.uk
• Phone number: 01752 567660
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/college-road-primary-school

Arranging a visit to College Road Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email college.rd.primary.school@plymouth.gov.uk.

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