Plymouth Learning Partnership Mentor in School Library

Working together for the good of schools, pupils and families in Plymouth and across the South West.

We provide effective support services for children and families, and solve your school’s recruitment challenges. And thanks to our community reinvestment model, we deliver exceptional value for money too.

About us
140+

Supply teachers currently in roles they enjoy being in across Devon & Cornwall

250+

Schools registered with us to find the right supply teachers to support their children

86%

3+ outcome areas where people are making progress

200+

Schools across Devon and Cornwall for which we’ve attracted applicants

500+

Potential candidates who receive our job email alerts each week

80+

Active job listings that we publish online and send to potential staff

6

Diverse print and digital channels through which people see our job listings

£1.5m

Funding secured for pupils who needed it the most every year

Strength in Support
Success in Education

Connected
"I enjoy working for PLP, connecting with different professions."

Our network of experts combine with schools all around the city, allowing us to deliver the service that children need, no matter who or where they are.

Responsive
"I have always found PLP to be incredibly responsive to our needs."

We’re ready to jump into action to respond to schools’ and pupils’ needs. Our dynamic, highly-trained team are ready for action – schools know they can rely on us.

Creative
"Everyone is committed to find a creative way to remove barriers and support families."

Resourceful, perceptive and well-informed, we know there’s not always a one-size-fits-all solution. We explore different approaches to find the best way to help.

Supportive
"They enable us to identify and support the needs for the children."

We’re here to take care of people. Ensuring school staff and parents are given the right help and resources ultimately means that children benefit.

Plymouth Learning Partnership Team
Plymouth Learning Partnership Mentor with Pupils Outside
Plymouth Learning Partnership Pupil

Looking for a new role?

If you’re considering finding a new job in a school in Plymouth, or elsewhere in Devon or Cornwall, take a look at the latest listings on our Schools’ Post. We have both full-time and part-time vacancies available across a variety of roles.

View our current job vacancies
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

KS1 Teacher

at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Fixed Term Contract
Main Pay Scale 1 - 3
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Mary Dean's C of E Primary School

Assistant Headteacher - Early Years

at Mary Dean's C of E Primary School

Full Time Permanent
Salary: £49,781 to £51,027 Leadership 1-2
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Brunel Primary and Nursery Academy

Teacher KS1

at Brunel Primary and Nursery Academy

Full Time Permanent
M1 -M6
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
St Stephens Community Primary School

SEN Teacher

at St Stephens Community Primary School

Full Time Fixed Term
M1-M6 1.0 FTE
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
St Stephens Community Primary School

Forest School Lead

at St Stephens Community Primary School

Part Time Term Time
Grade 2 (£25,772 - 30,881 FTE)
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Whitleigh Community Primary School

Nurture Class Teacher

at Whitleigh Community Primary School

Fixed Term Contract
MPS/UPS £31,650 - £49,084 per annum
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Compton C of E Primary School

1:1 Teaching Assistant

at Compton C of E Primary School

Part Time Permanent
Grade C.5
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Mill Ford School

Full Time Teacher

at Mill Ford School

Full Time Permanent
MPS/UPS + 1 SEN Point
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Supply Plus

Primary & Secondary Teachers

at Supply Plus

Various
Competitive
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Supply Plus

Supply Teaching Assistant

at Supply Plus

Various
TBC
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Supply Plus

Supply Teaching Assistant Training

at Supply Plus

Various
supplyplus@plpcic.co.uk
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College

Administrative Assistant

at Sir John Hunt Community Sports College

Full Time Term Time
Grade C
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Burraton Community Primary School

SENDCo

at Burraton Community Primary School

Part Time Permanent
MPS/UPS +TLR2
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Old Priory Junior Academy

Teaching Assistant

at Old Priory Junior Academy

Part Time Permanent
Grade SC3 SCP 6 – 9 actual £16,171 per year (FTE £25,183)
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Plympton St Mary C of E Infant School

Teaching Assistant

at Plympton St Mary C of E Infant School

Fixed Term Contract
Grade SC 2 SCP3 – 5 actual £15,429 per year (FTE £24,027)
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Plympton St Mary C of E Infant School

EYFS Lead and Reception/Nursery Teacher

at Plympton St Mary C of E Infant School

Full Time Fixed Term
MPS - UPS
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Devonport High School for Boys

Teacher of Food Preparation and Nutrition (full time) Maternity Cover

at Devonport High School for Boys

Fixed Term Contract
MPS/UPS
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Lipson Vale Primary School

Music Teacher and Lead

at Lipson Vale Primary School

Part Time Permanent
M1- M6 (an unqualified teacher would be considered)
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
St Matthew's Church of England Primary & Nursery Academy

EYFS & KS1 Phase Leads

at St Matthew's Church of England Primary & Nursery Academy

Full Time Term Time
MPS - UPS

You’re in good company

Our ability to bring children, families and schools the support they need relies on the relationships and connections we make. Here’s a sample of the feedback we’ve had from people who have called on Plymouth Learning Partnership’s services.

"The PLP team are warm, supportive and knowledgeable in their expertise. I enjoy my role within the team as a family learning mentor, and feel empowered to support children and families knowing I have a great team around me, with regular supervision and access to a variety of CPD opportunities to further my development."

Claire Wilkinson
Claire Wilkinson
Family Learning Mentor

I have greatly enjoyed my year with Supply Plus. For the first half of the year, I worked with schools across Plymouth, honing and developing my teaching skills after training as a teacher during the pandemic. In the second half of the year I had a long-term contract with a Year 4 class. I have truly loved every day of work this year and I am about to start a new chapter of my teaching career with a Year 1 class in London! I couldn’t have done it without you Supply Plus. Thank you for all the training, advice, always being on the end of the phone. You’ve helped me to springboard my career.

Amy Bridgeman
Amy Bridgeman
Supply Plus Teacher

"I am thankful to have the opportunity to have such a proactive, compassionate service who are there to support and educate me within my role, whilst also expanding high-quality support and intervention for school staff, pupils and parents/families. I wouldn't be without PLP! "

Sarah Moger
Sarah Moger
SENCO, St Budeaux Foundation CofE

“PLP have been really supportive towards the huge variety of challenging needs that we face within our school. There is always somebody available to talk to at the end of the phone and no question is too trivial..”

Suzanne Perkin
Suzanne Perkin
Teacher SENCO, Leigham Primary School

We are very appreciative for the many years of care, support, professionalism and insight that Plymouth Learning Partnership (PLP) has been able to offer our school. Their expertise in the field of Safety & Health is second to none. From asbestos to zonal fire issues, PLP visiting consultants are extremely knowledgeable and are able to offer advice on a wide range of issues to ensure compliance. Just ask a question and they always have the answers you need! In addition, they are able to offer training across many subject areas, either online or in person, fulfilling all our school CPD needs. PLP are providers of a friendly, professional and valued partnership and I would highly recommend using their services.

Colin Freeman
Colin Freeman
Site Manager

“PLP workers are flexible & try to meet the needs of child/home/school. They are the only support in the city who are actually proactive & help rather than have long waiting lists. We pay for additional high need & it's a worry for the future if school cannot meet this cost. The demand for support from PLP is ongoing & rising! We simply cannot do without them..”

Analise Cowan
Analise Cowan
Assistant Headteacher, Prince Rock Primary School

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working with Supply Plus. The sign-up process and online booking system are well organised, and I have found it fantastic for helping to organise my days with ease. Supply Plus staff have always answered the phone and replied to emails almost instantly and have aided with any issues I may have. I have had the most amazing experiences in multiple schools around Plymouth and thank the Supply Plus team for giving me these opportunities. I really hope to work with Supply Plus again in the future.

M G
M G

"I like that through my role in PLP children are at the heart of the therapy we deliver, and how good communication is between the team schools and families."

Chloe Ridgway
Chloe Ridgway
PLP

“PLP give my school access to incredible, hard-working, knowledgeable and caring experts in education. The impact we see in Speech and Language and through workshops and CPD is considerable. The support PLP, especially MAST, gives us is inspiring - and vital to us providing the high quality provision we know our children and families deserve. Everyone is friendly and wants to help. It is a pleasure to do business with PLP and its different subdivisions..”

Alice Malein
Alice Malein
SENCO

"The calendar system is easy to use and the team have made every effort to be considerate with bookings that are accessible and convenient for me. I have enjoyed working in different schools and year groups. Thank you for your support!"

H C
H C
Teacher

“MAST are amazing. All of the staff are resourceful, compassionate and hardworking. Everyone is committed to find a creative way to remove barriers and support children and their families to move forwards. I would not be able to do my job without the support, expertise and advice that the MAST team provide. They are always there when we need them the most.”

Alison Havard
Alison Havard
SEND Co-ordinator, Whitleigh Primary School

"PLP MAST is central to my professional world. The team are always there, available, to provide the support and early help that is essential and required for our families and their children to survive and learn to thrive. Support for staff and colleagues has been invaluable in terms of CPD, professional advice, supervision and the under specific circumstances."

Jodie Childs
Jodie Childs
SENCO, Mary Dean's Primary School

“I think PLP MAST have the balance just right, they emapthise with the challenges schools face and they respond in a timely manner. They support, guide and advise, but are not unrealistic or judgemental. We feel supported and guided in a way no other service can match at present..”

Lisa Birnie
Lisa Birnie
Assistant Headteacher and SENCO, Elburton Primary School

“It has given me the opportunity to reach children and families who may never have been able to access therapy or support in the way that we give. It has allowed me to work with a variety of people and explore my practise over the years, enabling me to become the practitioner I am..”

Paula Davies
Paula Davies
PLP

Thank you for making my time with Supply+ so enjoyable. From the beginning the Supply+ team have been incredibly helpful alongside their excellent and frequent communication. Supply+ are often sending out emails with further CPD which I think is a great to have those continuous opportunities. I will happily recommend Supply+ to anyone I know going into supply work and am very proud to have represented them during my time doing supply work.

H N
H N

The organisations that support us

Autism Education
Our Time Foundation
University of Exeter
Outcomes Star
Marjon University
University of Plymouth

Schools' Post has moved!

As part of our mission to bring you the very best job opportunities in education, we are moving Schools' Post to become a part of the PLP website.

You can find the new Schools’ Post job board here:

Schools' Post