Teaching Assistant at Montpelier Primary School

The Greenshaw Learning Trust is ‘Always Learning’

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join Montpelier Primary School, to start from September 2026. 

About the role:

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to assist in promoting the learning and personal development of a pupil/select group of pupils to whom you are assigned, to enable them to make the best use of the educational opportunities available to them.  

About Montpelier Primary School:

We are the largest primary school in Plymouth and one of the largest in the South West.  Our school family is friendly, innovative and forward thinking.  Pupils’ learning behaviours are strong and our staff are highly motivated and experienced.  Our school was rated as ‘Good’ in September 2019 and we are delighted to share that in our recent inspection in November 2024, Ofsted shared that ‘Montpelier Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection’.

Inherent in everything we do is a culture of high expectations and aspiration. We are firm in our belief that every child is unique; with their own strengths and interests. We strive to ensure that every child and adult who is part of our school can be Curious, Creative and Confident.

About Greenshaw Learning Trust:

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’. 

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

We can offer you:

• Professional development and career progression

• Generous pension scheme

• Blue Light Card

• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)

• An Employee Assistance Programme

• Gym Discounts

• Free eye tests

• Cycle to work scheme

• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight, 1st September 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing 7th September 2026. 

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.

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