Learning Support Assistant (Graduate)

There is an opportunity for interested candidates to progress to a career in teaching through the teaching apprenticeship scheme. 

About us

Plumstead Manor is a thriving and popular secondary school located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. There has been a school on our site since 1913, with the first 105 years as a girls’ school. In response to local demand, we admitted our first mixed cohort in 2018 and are now fully co-educational.

We have a clear vision founded on excellence and justice, with the ambition to offer a world-class education to the young people and families of Greenwich. Our recipe to achieve that is based on high-quality teaching and academic rigour, in a safe and happy environment. Above all, we want our young people to leave school equipped with the powerful knowledge and necessary skills to change the world for the better.   

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join our thriving Learning Support Department. The post is for 31 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. This role is well suited to someone considering a career in teaching, as there will be the possibility of training opportunities to support your progression to a teaching qualification through the teaching apprenticeship framework. The role involves a combination of in-class, one-to-one, and small-group teaching across a range of areas including reading, writing, and cross-curricular support.

The ideal candidates will have:

• Maths and English qualifications to at least Level 2 (GCSE Grade C or above)
• At least 2 Bs at Level 3 (A level or BTEC) and hold a degree-level qualification
• Commitment to actively participating in the school’s wider community and enrichment activities
• Commitment to the school’s vision of success, harmony, excellence and justice for all young people irrespective of their ability or background

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work alongside colleagues dedicated to achieving the best for every young person
• The opportunity to benefit from professional development within our school, and across a network of local schools
• The opportunity to progress to a career in teaching through the teaching apprenticeship scheme

To apply online, please visit www.plumsteadmanor.com

Alternatively, contact the HR Team on 020 3260 3123 or email: jobs@plumsteadmanor.com quoting ref: 959

Closing date: Noon on Friday 16 June 2023

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. References will automatically be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to be DBS checked prior to taking up post.