Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 09 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 December 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3RL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3b5e3c73-b82d-4ef7-bcc7-c5442f6d3783 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Pennycross Primary School is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work primarily in Early Years, as well as having the opportunity to work in the role of Meal Time Assistant for an additional 5 hours a week, bringing the total hours potentially to 23.75. This is an opportunity for someone who is experienced in the role of a Teaching Assistant or has recently completed a Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship and can use specialist skills or training to support pupils' wellbeing and academic achievement. You will be required to work under the direction of the class teacher and Phase Leader.
What the school offers its staff
• A supportive, happy and well established team
• A good level of professional development linked to the role
• An Employee Assist Programme (a confidential service offering staff wellbeing resources, practical information and counselling).
Further details about the role
A Support Staff application can be downloaded from our website under, ‘About Us’, ‘Vacancies’, alternatively please email hello@pennycross.school to request either or both of the documents. Equally potential candidates are warmly welcomed to have a conversation with the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher regarding the role. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment on 01752 705137 or email hello@pennycross.school
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.
Pennycross Primary School is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work primarily in Early Years, as well as having the opportunity to work in the role of Meal Time Assistant for an additional 5 hours a week, bringing the total hours potentially to 23.75. This is an opportunity for someone who is experienced in the role of a Teaching Assistant or has recently completed a Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship and can use specialist skills or training to support pupils' wellbeing and academic achievement. You will be required to work under the direction of the class teacher and Phase Leader.
What the school offers its staff
• A supportive, happy and well established team
• A good level of professional development linked to the role
• An Employee Assist Programme (a confidential service offering staff wellbeing resources, practical information and counselling).
Further details about the role
A Support Staff application can be downloaded from our website under, ‘About Us’, ‘Vacancies’, alternatively please email hello@pennycross.school to request either or both of the documents. Equally potential candidates are warmly welcomed to have a conversation with the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher regarding the role. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment on 01752 705137 or email hello@pennycross.school
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.