Teaching Assistant
About This Role
We are looking for passionate, dedicated, and ambitious Teaching Assistants (Level 1) to join our close-knit, highly skilled team. Our mission is to blaze a trail in holistic learning, ensuring every pupil receives an exceptional education and the opportunity to build confidence, gain independence, and reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
Pupil Support: Assist with Personal Learning Plans (PLP), Personal Wellbeing Plans (PWP), and Emotional Wellbeing Support Plans. Provide pastoral care, encourage independence, and attend to pupils' personal hygiene needs.
Classroom & Teacher Support: Assist in lesson planning, resource preparation, and maintaining an effective learning environment. Monitor and record pupil progress.
Curriculum & Development: Implement tailored learning activities, support the use of ICT/interactive whiteboards, and adapt strategies to meet individual pupil needs.
School Engagement: Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, attend meetings/training, and participate in school trips or educational visits.
Key Requirements
Experience working with or caring for school-aged children, particularly those with additional/complex needs.
Very good literacy and numeracy skills.
Competence in using ICT and classroom technology (e.g., interactive whiteboards).
Knowledge of child development, learning processes, and the national/foundation stage curriculum.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work constructively within a team.
Confidence in the water / ability to swim.
Willingness to complete the school’s Teaching Assistant Induction programme
Working Hours Options (Monday - Friday):
32.5 hours per week (8:30 am - 3:30 pm)
27.5 hours per week (9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
What We Offer
- Professional Growth: Cutting-edge staff development and clear career progression pathways at all levels.
- Supportive Culture: A highly skilled, approachable network of colleagues built on mutual respect and developmental feedback.
- Perks & Wellbeing: Access to the London Borough of Merton’s expert employee support programme and free childcare for children over five during staff training days.
For more information including the Person Specification and Job Description please see the Teaching Assistant recruitment pack.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to safer recruitment measures, which will include an enhanced criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of due diligence checks in the recruitment process. Questions about safeguarding and child protection will be asked during interview.
Please see Child Protection and Safeguarding documents here: https://www.perseid.merton.sch.uk/Safeguarding/