Right support.
Right place.
Right time.
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.
3+ outcome areas where people are making progress
Schools across Devon and Cornwall for which we’ve attracted applicants
Funding secured for pupils who needed it the most every year
Supply teachers currently in roles they enjoy being in across Devon & Cornwall
Schools registered with us to find the right supply teachers to support their children
Diverse print and digital channels through which people see our job listings
Potential candidates who receive our job email alerts each week
Active job listings that we publish online and send to potential staff
Strength in Support
Success in Education
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Teaching Assistant
at Pilgrim Primary School
Communication and Interaction Lead
at Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Learning Mentor
at Lipson Co-operative Academy
Finance Assistant
at Greenshaw Learning Trust
Woodland Learning Support Assistant
at The Outdoors Group
Learning Support Assistant
at The Outdoors Group
Teacher of Science
at Marine Academy Plymouth
Teaching Assistant
at Lipson Vale Primary School
Class Teacher
at Cann Bridge School
EYFS Leader
at Cann Bridge School
Teaching Assistant
at Longcause Community Special School
SEND Assistant and Family Support Adviser
at St Andrew's C of E Primary School
Head of Sixth Form (Science, IT or Business Specialism)
at Marine Academy Plymouth
Headteacher
at Thornbury Primary School
School Business Manager
at Woodlands School
Teaching Assistants
at Cann Bridge School
Primary & Secondary Teachers
at Supply Plus
On Site Provision Assistant
at Stoke Damerel Community College
Behaviour Practitioners
at Stoke Damerel Community College
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
at Salisbury Road Primary School
Teaching Assistant x 2
at St Matthew's Church of England Primary & Nursery Academy
Learning Support Assistant
at Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Teaching & Learning Assistants
at The Inspire Multi Academy Trust
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
at Hooe Primary Academy
Apprentice Accounts Assistant
at Eggbuckland Community College
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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.
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.
"PLP doesn't hide away from the challenging, complex and often painful stuff that needs to be tackled in order to help young people succeed.
“We find the support of the Property Compliance team invaluable and very professional. The team works hard to ensure we have buildings in good condition and up to date with legislation. They provide helpful guidance and support when we need it and are always on hand in an emergency.”
I have really enjoyed my time doing supply teaching with Supply Plus. I chose supply teaching after a long contract at a Plymouth School. My decision to leave came at a point in my life where I was keen to explore a different career path. Supply through Supply Plus gave me a breather and chance to think how I could use my skills in another way. It was totally flexible so I could map out my availability every week. It was so helpful to get an insight into how different schools operate and I learnt a lot from the experience.
“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..”
"PLP is an inclusive company, which thrives on a supportive network of professionals within the team. They are compassionate and understanding."
"We have used the Health and Safety service from PLP for a number of years and I cannot recommend their service enough. They provide accurate and timely health and safety advice, with an understanding of the challenges faced by schools. They have helped me to save money by avoiding unnecessary expenditure or recommending contractors offering value for money on their services. Easily accessible by email and mobile phone, they have certainly been on hand to help out in a crisis too."
"I'd like to take the chance to thank the Supply+ team for supporting me through this stage of my career - I have been so much happier being back in schools and I have been able to do that because of the opportunity that Supply+ gave me."
"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."
Supply+ has been a great organisation to work with! The team are always friendly and helpful, and communication is good. The calendar system on the database works really well and there has always been work when I wanted it with age groups and in areas that suit me. I have enjoyed going into a range of different schools in Plymouth and have found it a supportive way of getting back into the classroom after a break.
“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..”
"I started working for PLP as a placement student and fell in love with not only the work but also the team and the values that underpin everything. I was later hired after finishing my degree and haven't looked back since. I work daily with children providing varying support and I utilise having a multi-disciplinary to help me tailor session to meet student needs. I feel valued and appreciated by PLP and could not imagine myself working elsewhere.”
Thank you all so much for everything over the past 2 years! For enabling me to start my teaching career and for working so hard to make everything is as smooth as possible!
“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..”
"Our PLP SALT is invaluable to us. She is brilliant at supporting us in providing advice and strategies to support early SAL need, often eliminating the need for support later on. She is also flexible in the use of her time and has provided assessments and advice for older children, enabling us to identify and support needs for these children."