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
£1.5m

Funding secured for pupils who needed it the most every year

200+

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

500+

Potential candidates who receive our job email alerts each week

250+

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

86%

3+ outcome areas where people are making progress

6

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

200+

School members looking to make a change in their environment for pupils

140+

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

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!
Widey Court Primary School

Year 6 Higher Level Teaching Assistant

at Widey Court Primary School

Fixed Term Contract
Grade E
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Leigham Primary School

Early Years Teacher

at Leigham Primary School

Part Time Temporary
MPS
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Leigham Primary School

Nursery Manager

at Leigham Primary School

Full Time Term Time
Grade E point 9, actual salary £23,670 (£29,093 FTE)
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Connect Academy Trust

Nurture Class Teacher for September 2025

at Connect Academy Trust

Fixed Term Contract
MPS 1-3
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!
Bickleigh Down Primary School

MEAL TIME ASSISTANT VACANCY

at Bickleigh Down Primary School

Part Time Permanent
Actual annual salary £4303
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School

Parent Support Advisor

at Yealmpstone Farm Primary School

Part Time Permanent
Grade D
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Looe Community Academy

Teacher of Performing Arts

at Looe Community Academy

Full Time Permanent
MPS/UPS ECT Welcome
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Looe Community Academy

Modern Foreign Languages Teacher

at Looe Community Academy

Full Time Permanent
MPS/UPS ECT Welcome
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School

Senior Administrator & Administrative Assistant

at Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School

Full Time Term Time
Grade C & E
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Morice Town Primary Academy

Teaching Assistant

at Morice Town Primary Academy

Part Time Permanent
NJC Grade C, Point 5 – 7, £ 16,891 - £17,432 Actual Annual Salary
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Devonport High School for Boys

Teacher of Mathematics

at Devonport High School for Boys

Part Time Permanent
MPS/UPS
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
St Matthew's Church of England Primary & Nursery Academy

KS2 Phase Lead

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

Full Time Permanent
MPS – UPS
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Devonport High School for Boys

Teacher of Geography

at Devonport High School for Boys

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

Teaching Assistant

at Bickleigh Down Primary School

Part Time Term Time
Grade C5 - C7
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Riverside Community School

Class Teachers

at Riverside Community School

Fixed Term Contract
M1
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Morice Town Primary Academy

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

at Morice Town Primary Academy

Part Time Permanent
Grade E pt 15-20 £29,093 - £31,586 per annum pro rata

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.

"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

"PLP build strong partnerships with schools and communities to improve life chances for children."

Katie Patrick
Katie Patrick
Headteacher, Woodford 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

"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

“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

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 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

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 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

"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

I have found the Supply Plus team a pleasure to work with. They have been warm, friendly and supportive. I have received a steady stream of work through an intuitive booking system and additional CPD according to my needs and interests. Highly recommended. Thank you Supply Plus!

CC
CC
Supply Plus Teacher

"Thank you all for making my time with Supply+ so enjoyable. From the beginning the Supply+ team have been incredibly helpful alongside their excellent and frequent communication. I will happily recommend Supply+ to anyone I know going into supply work."

H N
H N
Teacher

“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

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

The organisations that support us

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