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

86%

3+ outcome areas where people are making progress

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

200+

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

80+

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

200+

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

500+

Potential candidates who receive our job email alerts each week

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!
Bickleigh Down Primary School

Office Manager

at Bickleigh Down Primary School

Full Time Term Time
NJC Grade D
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Widey Court Primary School

Family Support Advisor

at Widey Court Primary School

Part Time Permanent
Grade E 9-11
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Mill Ford School

Teaching Assistants

at Mill Ford School

Part Time Permanent
Grade C Point 5-7 annual FTE salary of £24,790.99 - £25,584 (pro rata £16,800 - £17,338)
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Stoke Damerel Community College

Careers and Employability Manager

at Stoke Damerel Community College

Full Time Permanent
Grade F, scale pt 22 -25 £32,654 - £35,235 FTE per annual Actual salary: £28,968 - £31,524 per annum
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!
Stoke Damerel Community College

Exam Invigilator

at Stoke Damerel Community College

Various
Grade B
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Stoke Damerel Community College

Cleaning Staff

at Stoke Damerel Community College

Part Time Term Time
Grade A
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Lipson Vale Primary School

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Grade E).

at Lipson Vale Primary School

Part Time Term Time
Grade E £21,043–£22,846 actual Hours: 31.25/week, 39 weeks/year
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Bickleigh Down Primary School

Teaching Assistant Year Two Part Time Permanent

at Bickleigh Down Primary School

Part Time Permanent
Grade C NJC SCP 5-7
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Hele's School

Food Technology Technician

at Hele's School

Part Time Term Time
NJC Grade C
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Devonport High School for Girls

CATERING ASSISTANTS X 2

at Devonport High School for Girls

Part Time Term Time
Grade B
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
St Stephens Community Primary School

Teaching Assistant

at St Stephens Community Primary School

Part Time Term Time
£12.60 ph
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Manadon Vale Primary School

Teaching Assistant and Meal Time Assistant

at Manadon Vale Primary School

Full Time Term Time
Connect band A and C
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
St Peter's C of E Primary School, Plymouth

Level 2 SEN Teaching Assistant’s X 2

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

Fixed Term Contract
Grade SC Level 2 SCP 3-5
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!
St Edward's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Pupil Services Officer

at St Edward's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Part Time Permanent
Grade SC2 SCP 3 – 5 Actual £8,181 (FTE £24,796)
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Woodlands School

Vacancies

at Woodlands School

Part Time Permanent
Grade B and C
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Fixed Term Contract
TA 16.82 hours (£25,183 p/a) & HLTA – 10 hours (£31,067 p/a)

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.

“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

"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

“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

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

“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

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

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

“It fills me with pride to work for PLP. It is very special to work for a multidisciplinary team that is comprised of exceptionally genuine and compassionate people.”

Tom Shipp
Tom Shipp
PLP

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 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

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

"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

“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

"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

“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

The organisations that support us

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