Teaching Assistant at Stoke Damerel Community College

Make a Difference Every School Day

At Stoke Damerel Community College, we believe that the right support can have a lasting impact on a young person's education and wellbeing. We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team and help students succeed in all aspects of school life.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff and families to create an inclusive learning environment where students feel valued, supported and empowered to achieve their very best.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support learning across a range of subjects and year groups. You will work with individual students and small groups, help to create a focused learning environment, and contribute to the wider pastoral and inclusion work of the school.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Strong academic record, including English and Maths GCSE at Grade 4/5 or grade C or above

• The ability to work constructively as part of a team, follow line management structures and understand classroom roles and your own position within those responsibilities.

• Experience of working with young people in a paid or voluntary setting

About Stoke Damerel Community College

The Stoke Damerel & Scott College campus is based in the heart of the city centre of Plymouth with stunning view of the Plymouth Sound and easy walking distance of the most accessible city waterfront. We are a vibrant and forward thinking community of teachers and learners. Our students, staff and governors believe that Stoke Damerel and Scott Medical & Healthcare College are very special schools - caring, happy, aspirational. We have an excellent teaching and support staff team who themselves demonstrate and encourage a lifelong love of learning, both within and beyond our curriculum. Our colleges foster a culture of high expectation and aspirations, which is inherent in everything we do. Students are justifiably proud of their schools and their achievements and there is a strong sense of collaboration where students and staff are united in their desire to learn and improve. Our teaching staff embrace new pedagogical practice and the latest technology to offer students 24/7 learning. Our schools have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students a greater chance of success in whichever field they wish to work in. We value the wider education of every child and have a broad programme of character development opportunities including international travel and adventurous trips to give our students the very best chance of success. Stoke Damerel Community College is a 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with approximately 1300 students,including our Sixth Form. Scott Medical Healthcare College is a 14 - 19 mixed studio school with approximately 50 students per year group, specialising in a curriculum and vocational enrichment programme tailored towards students wishing to follow a career in medicine and healthcare

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration and professional growth are central to everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong support networks and opportunities to develop your career across the Trust.

We offer our staff:

• Professional development and training opportunities
• Career progression pathways
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to make a real difference in a secondary school environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 1st September 2026 We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.