Prince Rock Primary have an exciting opportunity for two hardworking, dedicated and creative Teaching Assistants, to join our outstanding team and make a difference in children’s lives. The successful Teaching Assistants will be enthusiastic, good team players and committed to supporting the learning of pupils.

The successful Teaching Assistants will be committed to supporting pupil’s learning and to help pupils surpass their expectations. Prince Rock Primary are seeking candidates that will go the extra mile for our children and the community.

We are looking for Teaching Assistants who: 

• Have experience of working within a primary school or early years setting
• Can build relationships with and nurture pupils to enable positive educational outcomes
• Experience implementing positive behaviour strategies
• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English grade C/4 or above
• Excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to working
• NVQ2/3 or equivalent or working towards the qualification is desirable

About the School
Prince Rock Primary is a family school in the heart of the city. We are a two form entry school and strive to give our children the best pastoral and educational support we can. We celebrate our diverse community and work together with them to bring the best out of each child. All of our staff are here for the children and colleagues and we are a close group who look after each other. Our school values are there for the parents, the children and the staff: nurture, high expectations, community, positivity, diversity and kindness. Visitors to the school always comment on the warmth of the atmosphere as these values pervade everything that we do. If you are looking to work hard and make a difference each day whilst also being wrapped around by the care of a fantastic group of staff, then Prince Rock is the school for you.

About the Trust
The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is:

Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children

As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.

Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.

To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role in anyway please contact the school on the number below.

01752 257698

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. If there are no vacancies currently, but you would like to register your interest for future vacancies, please join our talent pool and we will be in touch as soon as we have a suitable position.

Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent.  Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.