Job Description

Salary

NJC Grade B pay scale, points 03 - 04, 24,796 - 25,185 per annum
(15,893 - 16,142 per annum pro-rated)

Contractual hours

27.5

Basis

Part Time

Job type

Support Staff - Educational

Location

Plymouth

Job category

Support Role - Other

Date posted

10/11/2025

Job reference

GST-R1554



Due to the popularity of our oversubscribed schools we are looking to appoint a proactive and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support our students throughout their school day. Working under the direction of the class teachers the Teaching Assistant will be providing; pastoral, academic support and delivering interventions to help create and maintain a purposeful learning environment for our students. The successful candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to build positive relationships with the children they support. If you have a passion for education and a commitment to helping students succeed we would love to hear from you.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the campus and further contribute to the life chances of young people in the school and across the Trust.

Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medical and Healthcare College is a vibrant and aspirational community of teachers and learners. We have an excellent teaching and support staff team who demonstrate and encourage a lifelong love of learning, within and beyond our curriculum. Our Campus is based in the heart of the city of Plymouth with stunning view of the Plymouth Sound and easy walking distance of the most accessible city waterfront. We encourage all young people to work hard and make them most of the opportunities they are given.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.

Main responsibilities:

As a Teaching Assistant you will be part of a team which supports our young people throughout their school day. Providing pastoral, academic support and delivering interventions to help create and maintain a purposeful learning environment.

Main duties and responsibilities

To provide in-class support for identified individual students or small groups of students including specialist subject support as appropriate Under the direction of the class teacher, to assist in the management of the whole class through the overt modelling of effective behaviour management techniques Under the direction of a class teacher, SENCO, to develop and lead small group work for identified students supporting their ability to manage the symptoms of their SEMH, including anxiety as well as to contribute to the appropriate paperwork for these groups To assist in the production of teaching and learning materials for students, including differentiating the materials To provide after college support for identified students as required To provide regular feedback to the class teacher and to the SENDCo or the relevant line manager To provide support for students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties To use appropriate systems for recording the progress of students with learning difficulties To provide data and information to inform Annual and Transition Review paperwork, PSPs (Pastoral Support Programmes), Pen Portraits and Academic Reporting


The full duties and responsibilities of this job description can be found within the recruitment pack. They are not restrictive and you may be required to undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time. Any such duties should not however substantially change the general character of the post.

What's in it for you:

Professional development and career progression Generous pension scheme An Employee Assistance Programme Gym Discounts Free eye tests Cycle to work scheme Being part of a great team and expanding organisation


Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 23rd November 2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.