Learning Support Teaching Assistant

Gorringe Park Primary School, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2YA

17 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  26 January 2026

• Latest start date

  27 February 2026

• Closing date

  2 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 31.25 HOURS PER WEEK IN TERM TIME ONLY (39 weeks per year) 8.35am - 3:20pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 17th July 2026
• Full-time equivalent salary: 29,025

What skills and experience we're looking for

TEACHING ASSISTANT / LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

REQUIRED on a FIXED TERM CONTRACT from January 2026 to July 2026

31.25 HOURS PER WEEK IN TERM TIME ONLY (39 weeks per year) 8.35am - 3:20pm

Salary Range ME4 point 4 (£29,025 Full Time Equivalent)

Come and join us at Gorringe Park!

We are looking for someone who can:

• Support children with their learning, both in the classroom and in small groups

• Work with children with additional needs, who find it challenging to access the curriculum

The successful candidate will be working to support children, across a year group, in their classrooms, and also delivering interventions to small groups of children. They will also be working closely with individual children to support their educational needs and achieve the outcomes set out in their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

You must be patient and caring, and be a good team player. Previous experience of working with children with additional educational needs is desirable, but training and support will be available - applicants will need to use their initiative and adapt quickly and intuitively to the needs of the children as well as a have a willingness to learn and receive direction from others.

This post may be of particular interest to graduates considering a career in teaching and looking to gain experience.

Desirable Qualifications: -

❖ Particular interest and enthusiasm for working with children and supporting learning

❖ Experience of caring for or working with primary aged children

❖ Excellent literacy and numeracy skills: English & Maths GCSE, C or above

If this position interests you, email office@gorringepark.merton.sch.uk to request a job description and application form. Completed applications (not CVs) should be sent via email or by post/hand to the school address listed above. Visits to the school are welcomed – please telephone to arrange.

Gorringe Park is a friendly, welcoming, multicultural school, with delightful children and a commitment to meeting the needs of all. 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.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION FORMS: 12 noon on Friday 2nd January 2026

INTERVIEW: Thursday 8th January 2026

PROVISIONAL START DATE: End of January / End of February 2026 (depended upon recruitment checks)

CONTRACT: Fixed term to 17th July 2026, with the possibility of extension

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Pupils who are curious, keen and enthusiastic to learn
• Committed, enthusiastic and supportive colleagues who are open to new ideas and strive for excellence through continuous professional dialogue
• An ambitious and highly motivated senior leadership team
• An exciting and supportive working environment
• An inclusive, nurturing culture and an ethos that recognises the contribution of every member of the school community

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

Gorringe Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment of any post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Scheme, confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory 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.

Upload additional documents

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

PS LSA TA Dec 2025.pdf - 118 KB (opens in new tab)

JD LSA TA Dec 2025.pdf - 123 KB (opens in new tab)

About Gorringe Park Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 432 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gorringe Park Primary School website
• Email address: kyleah.widdicombe@gorringepark.merton.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0208 648 1451
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gorringe-park-primary-school

Our vision for all of our pupils is to Believe, Achieve and Succeed.

Gorringe Park Primary School is a successful, friendly and inclusive primary school. We serve a culturally diverse community in Mitcham, Surrey. We were rated as ‘Good’ during our last OFSTED inspection in February 2023. We are a happy school where children enjoy learning and achieving in the context of a rich, vibrant, broad and balanced curriculum.

Arranging a visit to Gorringe Park Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kyleah.widdicombe@gorringepark.merton.sch.uk.

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