Learning Assistant

Myatt Garden Primary School, London, SE4 1DF

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 1 year fixed term contract working 27.5 hours a week Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year
• Actual salary: £21,796 - £22,108 (Scale 3)

What skills and experience we're looking for

¨ Level 2 Maths or equivalent (minimum)

¨ Level 2 English or equivalent (minimum)

¨ Experience of working with or caring for children

¨ Experience of communicating with a wide range of people from different backgrounds

¨ Understanding of the educational and social needs of children

¨ Basic knowledge of IT to effectively support the pupils (or willingness to train)

¨ A knowledge of some of the emotional, behavioural and social difficulties that may create barriers to learning

¨ Experience of supporting children to regulate their emotions

¨ Basic understanding of child development and learning

¨ Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities

¨ Ability to relate well to children and adults

¨ Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

¨ Ability to deal with challenging behaviour

¨ Able to act on own initiative

¨ Able to observe, monitor and keep accurate records on children’s progress

What the school offers its staff

Our school is full of enthusiastic and talented teachers and support staff who put the children at the heart of everything they do.

At Myatt Garden we value the wellbeing of all of our staff. It is a key focus that informs the decisions we make.

Come and join our team at Myatt and benefit from:

¨ A stable, supportive and dedicated staff team who are passionate about what they do

¨ Respectful, kind and eager pupils who love learning

¨ An approachable, flexible and compassionate senior leadership team

¨ Opportunities to contribute and have your say in policy making and strategy across the school.

¨ Excellent CPD opportunities and mentoring

¨ Strong commitment to staff wellbeing and mental health

¨ Free tea and coffee in the regularly stocked staff room

¨ Free onsite car park

¨ Whole staff social events

¨ Team spirit and a ‘can do’ culture

Above all, Myatt Garden is an inclusive school that celebrates and embraces our differences. We invite you to come and be your authentic self at our school and to use your unique experiences to enhance the learning of our pupils.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Myatt Garden School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any successful appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Learning_Assistant_Applicant_Pack.pdf - 5.47 MB (opens in new tab)

RA_Equal_Opps_Policy_Statement.pdf - 100 KB (opens in new tab)

About Myatt Garden Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 357 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Myatt Garden Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@myattgarden.lewisham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02086910611
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/myatt-garden-primary-school

Myatt Garden is a vibrant and creative two-form entry primary school in Brockley. There are 361 children on roll, including our nursery. The school serves a very diverse community with our pupil premium children making up about 25% of our roll and 61% of our pupils belonging to global majority groups.


We place a high value on a broad and balanced curriculum which ensures children are passionate about learning and ready for future challenges. We have a strong shared vision where all our children are encouraged to enjoy and excel at learning and life. We have created a vibrant and enriching learning community where children, staff and families are valued, included and respected, and where all are encouraged to develop and achieve their potential and make a contribution.


We believe in the ability of every child and our mission is to create an environment where children have:

• the learning and social skills to succeed and contribute


• the confidence, enthusiasm and self-belief to achieve, create and participate


• the curiosity and passion to problem-solve, take risks and be ambitious


• and a sense of social responsibility that makes them team players, great friends and active citizens

Arranging a visit to Myatt Garden Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@myattgarden.lewisham.sch.uk.

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