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
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3+ outcome areas where people are making progress

200+

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

£1.5m

Funding secured for pupils who needed it the most every year

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

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

500+

Potential candidates who receive our job email alerts each week

80+

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

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!
Pilgrim Primary School

Teaching Assistant

at Pilgrim Primary School

Part Time Term Time
Grade C
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College

Communication and Interaction Lead

at Sir John Hunt Community Sports College

Full Time Term Time
Grade: D (Full time salary £25,992 pro-rata salary £21,056)
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Lipson Co-operative Academy

Learning Mentor

at Lipson Co-operative Academy

Part Time Term Time
£25,992 - £28,624 (£18,538 - £20,415 Actual Salary)
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Greenshaw Learning Trust

Finance Assistant

at Greenshaw Learning Trust

Full Time Term Time
NJC pay scale, points 7 – 11 £25,584 to £27,269 FTE
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
The Outdoors Group

Woodland Learning Support Assistant

at The Outdoors Group

Full Time Term Time
£23,481 per year
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
The Outdoors Group

Learning Support Assistant

at The Outdoors Group

Full Time Term Time
£23,481 per year
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Marine Academy Plymouth

Teacher of Science

at Marine Academy Plymouth

Full Time Permanent
MPS/UPS
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Lipson Vale Primary School

Teaching Assistant

at Lipson Vale Primary School

Fixed Term Contract
Grade C
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Cann Bridge School

Class Teacher

at Cann Bridge School

Full Time Permanent
MPS or UPR + SEN1
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Cann Bridge School

EYFS Leader

at Cann Bridge School

Full Time Permanent
MPS or UPR + SEN1 + TLR2a
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Longcause Community Special School

Teaching Assistant

at Longcause Community Special School

Part Time Term Time
Grade D - FTE £25,992 - £28,624 (actual £17,339 - £19,095)
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
St Andrew's C of E Primary School

SEND Assistant and Family Support Adviser

at St Andrew's C of E Primary School

Part Time Term Time
£25,992 - £28,624 FTE
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Marine Academy Plymouth

Head of Sixth Form (Science, IT or Business Specialism)

at Marine Academy Plymouth

Full Time Permanent
L1-L4
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Thornbury Primary School

Headteacher

at Thornbury Primary School

Full Time Permanent
L16-L21
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Woodlands School

School Business Manager

at Woodlands School

Full Time Permanent
Grade H
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Cann Bridge School

Teaching Assistants

at Cann Bridge School

Part Time Term Time
Grade B/C
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!
Stoke Damerel Community College

On Site Provision Assistant

at Stoke Damerel Community College

Part Time Term Time
£24,790 – £25,584 FTE
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Stoke Damerel Community College

Behaviour Practitioners

at Stoke Damerel Community College

Various
£25,992 - £28,624 FTE per annum
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Salisbury Road Primary School

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

at Salisbury Road Primary School

Fixed Term Contract
Grade E £29,093-£31,586
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
St Matthew's Church of England Primary & Nursery Academy

Teaching Assistant x 2

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

Part Time Term Time
£24,027 FTE
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College

Learning Support Assistant

at Sir John Hunt Community Sports College

Part Time Term Time
Grade: B (Full time salary £24,027 pro-rata salary £16,256)
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
The Inspire Multi Academy Trust

Teaching & Learning Assistants

at The Inspire Multi Academy Trust

Full Time Term Time
Grade C
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Hooe Primary Academy

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

at Hooe Primary Academy

Fixed Term Contract
Grade E £29,093-£31,586
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Eggbuckland Community College

Apprentice Accounts Assistant

at Eggbuckland Community College

Full Time Permanent
FTE £23,500 - £24,294
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
St Matthew's Church of England Primary & Nursery Academy

1:1 Meal Time Assistant

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

Part Time Term Time
Actual Salary £3,364
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
St Matthew's Church of England Primary & Nursery Academy

Assistant Head Teacher

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

Full Time Fixed Term
L1-L4

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.

M G
M G

"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.

Martin Huggins
Martin Huggins
PLP

“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.”

Yealmpstone Farm Primary School
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School
Ham Drive & Plymbridge Nursery Federation

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.

AH
AH

“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

"PLP is an inclusive company, which thrives on a supportive network of professionals within the team. They are compassionate and understanding."

Julie Spencer
Julie Spencer
School based Learning Mentor

"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."

Devonport High School for Girls
Devonport High School for Girls
Plymouth Specialist Languages College

"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."

L G
L G
Teacher

"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

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.

M W
M W

“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 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.”

Tamalyn Baker
Tamalyn Baker
PLP

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!

M F
M F

“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

"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."

Nicky Cole
Nicky Cole
SENCO, Glen Park Primary School

The organisations that support us

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

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