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Teaching Assistant

Morley Meadow Primary School · Plymouth · Plymouth

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive, hardworking and successful team at Morley Meadow Primary and Nursery School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud that our recent Ofsted inspection recognised Morley Meadow as meeting the Strong Standard in all areas of the new Ofsted framework, reflecting our commitment to providing an exceptional education, a highly inclusive culture and the very best outcomes for all pupils.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience of working with children in the primary phase.
  • Is self-motivated, flexible, resilient and enjoys working as part of a team.
  • Can use their initiative and adapt provision to meet the needs of individual children.
  • Is an effective communicator who builds positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
  • Is dynamic, resilient and hardworking, with a positive and proactive approach.
  • Has experience of delivering interventions and can help create a purposeful and engaging learning environment.
  • Has high expectations for all pupils and a strong understanding of behaviour, using a trauma-informed and relational approach.
  • Has experience of supporting children with SEND (desirable).
  • Shares our commitment to inclusion, belonging and ensuring every child can thrive and succeed.

In return, we offer:

  • Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
  • A welcoming and supportive staff team committed to professional development.
  • A strong culture of collaboration, wellbeing and inclusion.
  • The opportunity to work in a school recognised as achieving the Strong Standard in all areas of the new Ofsted framework.
  • Access to high-quality training and development through WeST.

If you are passionate about making a difference to children's lives and would like to be part of our ambitious and caring school community, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must have Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths GCSE and preferably an NVQ3, or equivalent TA qualification.

If you would like to discuss the role with the Headteacher or arrange to visit the school, please contact the school office on 01752 401293 or email admin@mmp.westst.org.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.

Information about Westcountry Schools Trust key policies is available at: https://www.westst.org.uk/our-policies (this includes our DBS Policy, Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and Recruitment and Selection Policy).

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About this school

Morley Meadow Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11

Good
Pupils
226
Avg teacher salary
£39,776
Pupil:teacher ratio
21.3:1
Academy trust
WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Plymouth, Plymouth, PL9 7GN

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Salary
£13,764.00 - £14,205.00 Annually (Actual)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
11 October 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026

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