Teaching Assistant

Overview

Pilgrim Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint talented and experienced Permanent Teaching Assistant for September 2026

Post(s):
Permanent Teaching Assistants
- Term-time only

Location: Pilgrim Primary Academy, Oxford Street, Plymouth PL1 5BQ

Salary Range: Teaching Assistant
- Grade C 5-7, £25,583 to £26,403 per annum pro-rata

Actual Salary: £17,844 to £18,415

Hours/

Contract:

29 hours per week, term-time only, 39 weeks per year. Monday to Friday

Pilgrim Primary Academy is looking for enthusiastic, motivated and committed Teaching Assistants to join our inclusive teaching team. The ideal candidates will be hard working, friendly and outgoing and have relevant experience of working in a school setting, specifically in KS2 classrooms. You will have a passion for supporting young children’s learning and development and enjoy working as part of a team.

Please state your experience clearly in your application.

This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated and well organised individual. We are looking for someone who have the following experience and qualities:

• Have at least Level 2 Teaching Assistant and/or Level 2 Early Years Qualification (or equivalent to these)
• Be empathetic towards young people and seek to understand each child’s unique context and support behaviour accordingly, using positive relationships as your foundation
• Have effective communication skills with both children and adults and sound functional skills (reading, writing, be numerate and have good spoken English).
• Be eager to work collaboratively in a wider team, adaptable and open to new ideas and practices
• Be a fast and highly flexible thinker, being able to deal with change and unpredictability positively with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• You will be committed to fully inclusive practices and understand the importance of meeting the needs of the whole child. Experience of working with SEN children preferable

Pilgrim is a friendly, caring and welcoming place, with children's learning, happiness and well-being at the heart of all we do. We understand that children will only get the best education when there are strong and respectful relationships between both pupils, staff, parents and the wider community. We are embedding our Trauma Informed practices and seek to know each child uniquely.

We are proud of the positive relationships that exist  aim is to develop confident young people who have high aspirations, a clear sense of themselves as learners and citizens, and who can contribute positively to their futures and those of others.

We can offer you a friendly, team approach to working in a supportive environment.

Trust Background

We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.

We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.

These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.

We would welcome visits to the school to support your application. So if you think this role may be for you and want to be a part of our wonderful school, please get in touch by calling Michelle Murray, Office Manager on or email mmurray.

Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026

Interview Date: Monday 13th July 2026

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