Teaching Assistant

Mayflower Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2NJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  asap

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 November 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: £14,582.00 - £15,050.00 Annually (Actual) temporary until 31.08.27

Teaching Assistant job summary

Are you passionate about helping children thrive and reach their full potential? Do you have the enthusiasm, patience and commitment to support pupils both academically and personally?

Mayflower Community Academy, part of the Learning Academies Trust, is seeking a caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant and ambitious school community

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced teaching professionals, supporting pupils to achieve their learning goals while contributing to a positive, inclusive and nurturing environment.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pupils to:

• Support high-quality teaching and learning across the classroom.
• Deliver planned learning activities and adapt support to meet individual needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusion.
• Support pupils with additional needs, including SEND, EAL and disadvantaged learners.
• Monitor and record pupil progress.
• Provide pastoral support and build positive relationships with pupils and families.
• Assist with classroom organisation, resources and administrative tasks.

What We Are Looking for someone who

• Has an NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) and GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Has experience working within a primary school environment.
• Has experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Can positively impact both learning and wellbeing outcomes for pupils.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, emotional intelligence and a commitment to safeguarding.
• Works effectively as part of a team and shows initiative when supporting pupils and colleagues.

About the School

At Mayflower Community Academy, we are committed to providing exceptional learning experiences that enable every child to thrive. As part of the Learning Academies Trust, we are a vibrant and forward-thinking primary school serving approximately 440 pupils in Plymouth.

We pride ourselves on developing talented staff and future leaders, encouraging innovation, collaboration and professional growth. Our dedicated team works together to ensure that every child is supported, challenged and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Joining Mayflower Community Academy means becoming part of a caring and ambitious community where relationships matter, achievements are celebrated, and staff are valued for the meaningful difference they make to children's lives every day.

About the Trust

The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is:

Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children

As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.

Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.

To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role in anyway please contact the school on the number below.

01752 365730

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. If there are no vacancies currently, but you would like to register your interest for future vacancies, please join our talent pool and we will be in touch as soon as we have a suitable position.

Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.

Together we will provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children. Apply today and help make a difference.

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 we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.

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 Mayflower Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 441 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Mayflower Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mayflower-academy

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