At a Glance
- Tasks: Support literacy and learning by managing resources and delivering reading interventions.
- Company: Join Plympton Academy, a vibrant school focused on student success and growth.
- Benefits: Career development, health support, employee recognition, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while fostering a love for reading.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills, creativity, and a passion for supporting young people.
The predicted salary is between 32243 - 39408 £ per year.
About The Role
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.
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
About Us
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.
Learn more about our Vision and Values here
Why Join the Thinking Schools Academy Trust?
We’re proud to offer more than just a job—we provide a range of exceptional benefits to support and reward our staff.
Benefits
- 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.
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
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