Jobs & Volunteering

Current Vacancies

Teaching Assistant

The post is within school hours and is a term time only post.

A 3-month probationary period will apply. The full-time salary is £24,784 per annum. This is a fixed-term contract post of 1 year starting in September 2026. The contract can be extended or made permanent in the future. The role is an integral part of the College.

The successful applicant will work both independently and under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff undertaking work/care/support to enable students’ better access to learning and to assist the teacher in the management of students in the classroom.

In addition, caring for the health needs and well-being of students whilst under their supervision. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, and two satisfactory references will also be required. A Job Description & Person Specification can be obtained from; vic.h@ymcaplymouth.org.uk. The application is online.

Please click here for the application form.

For additional information regarding the post, please contact: Vic Hibbert on 07724242839.

Closing date for applications will be: 24th June 2026

Hospitality Assistant (Supported Internship)

Unpaid job placement internship

We’re looking for young people to join our Supported Internship programme from September 2024.

This is an unpaid internship opportunity for young people ages 16-24 who have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). This opportunity will give you coaching and training alongside a work placement for 6-12 months at a top Hospitality provider, helping you to then hopefully progress into a paid role.

Find out more and apply

Leisure Assistant (Supported Internship)

Unpaid job placement internship

We’re looking for young people to join our supported Internship programme from September 2024.

This is an unpaid internship opportunity for young people ages 16-24 who have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). This opportunity will give you coaching and training alongside a work placement at at top local leisure provider for 6-12 months helping you to then hopefully progress onto a paid role.

Find out more and apply


Apply Now

To submit applications or make further enquiries please contact;

Vic Hibbert, Human Resources Business Partner
YMCA Plymouth
Honicknowle Lane
Plymouth, PL5 3NG
07724242839
E vacancy@ymcaplymouth.org.uk

Unfortunately, we do not accept CV’s in lieu of an application form for any vacancies


Working at YMCA Plymouth involves working alongside young people and vulnerable adults and we view our responsibility to safeguard them as a high priority.  We will therefore undertake a rigid checking process prior to any employment being commenced.