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

6

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

500+

Potential candidates who receive our job email alerts each week

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+

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

200+

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

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!
St Peter's C of E Primary School, Plymouth

Level 2 SEN Teaching Assistant

at St Peter's C of E Primary School, Plymouth

Fixed Term Contract
Grade SC Level 2 SCP 3-5 Starting salary £15,923
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Leigham Primary School

Cleaner

at Leigham Primary School

Part Time Permanent
Grade A £8227 per annum
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College

Inclusion Lead

at Sir John Hunt Community Sports College

Full Time Term Time
Grade: E £29,093 (£26,093 pro rata)
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Mill Ford School

Cleaner

at Mill Ford School

Part Time Permanent
Grade A point 2 FTE £24,308: Actual Salary per annum £7601.05 per annum
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Morice Town Primary Academy

Teaching Assistant

at Morice Town Primary Academy

Part Time Permanent
Grade C
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Bickleigh Down Primary School

Year Two Part Time Permanent Teaching Assistant

at Bickleigh Down Primary School

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

Attendance Officer

at Sir John Hunt Community Sports College

Full Time Term Time
Grade: E £29,093 (£25,825 pro rata)
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Mill Ford School

Mealtime Assistant

at Mill Ford School

Part Time Term Time
Grade B point 3 – £24,308 and the Actual Salary to £5,502.50

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.

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

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

“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

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

"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 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

“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

"The service and provision provided by PLP has been exceptional and at times almost life saving They are professional and compassionate and strive to provide the very best for our families across our city."

Ciara Moran
Ciara Moran
Headteacher, Woodfield 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

“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

"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 as smooth as possible!"

M F
M F
Teacher

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

Katie Patrick
Katie Patrick
Headteacher, Woodford Primary School

"The staff have always been professional, caring and supportive. They are always polite and friendly and very importantly keep you informed of events. It has been a pleasure to work for Supply Plus, they are a wonderful team to work for."

S E
S E
Teacher

"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

The organisations that support us

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