Plympton Academy is seeking to appoint a highly organised and proactive Learning Resources, Reprographics & Reading Intervention Assistant to join our friendly office team.
This is a varied and impactful role for someone who enjoys working with young people and is passionate about supporting literacy, learning and student success. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing our Learning Resource Centre, coordinating reprographics services and delivering reading interventions, helping to foster a positive reading culture across the academy.
Key Responsibilities:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description
- Promote LRC (Learning Resources Centre) engagement to maximise student use and support a vibrant reading culture.
- Manage the selection, development, and procurement of resources.
- Manage the school’s reprographics service, including daily printing of cover work and teaching materials.
- Support the school’s literacy and reading strategy.
- Deliver targeted interventions to improve reading fluency, comprehension, and confidence.
- Assess and track student progress using appropriate literacy tools.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Is approachable, positive and enjoys working as part of a team.
- Can build positive relationships with students and staff.
- Has strong administrative and IT skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Is creative, flexible and able to manage a varied workload.
- Embodies our values of Community, Courage, Compassion and Curiosity in their daily work with students and colleagues.
- Is committed to helping young people expand their world.
If you are passionate about transforming life chances and would like to be part of a supportive and ambitious community, we would love to hear from you.
At Plympton Academy, we’re all about creating a culture of success that goes beyond academics. We’re focused on fostering resilience, creativity, and the drive to help everyone, students and staff, achieve their dreams. Our vibrant, supportive environment is designed to unlock everyone’s potential, and we collaborate with the best schools locally and nationally to ensure we’re always evolving with the latest teaching practices.
With high-quality CPD and a tailored coaching program, we’ll help you thrive in your career. Our classrooms are disruption-free because we prioritize good behaviour and strong pastoral support, allowing both teachers and students to focus on what really matters—learning and achieving.
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South West, South, South East, and East of England.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.
That’s why we invest in our people, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.
Learn more about our Vision and Values here
What our Trust will offer you:
Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.
Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, Private Healthcare scheme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.
Employee Recognition: Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.
TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted Gym Membership.
Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.
Next Steps:
If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of teachers across our large academy and our award winning Trust and you are keen to progress your career, then please apply today!
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
To arrange an informal conversation please contact Fay Carder (PA to the Headteacher) by email: [email protected]
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email [email protected]
