Learning Support Teaching Assistant
Gorringe Park Primary School, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2YA15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £29,436
What skills and experience we're looking for
TEACHING ASSISTANT / LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT REQUIRED on a FIXED TERM CONTRACT from ASAP to July 2027
31.25 HOURS PER WEEK IN TERM TIME ONLY (39 weeks per year) 8.35am - 3:20pm
Salary Range ME4 point 5 (£29,436 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 in English & Maths
If this position interests you, please come and visit us – 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 October 2026
INTERVIEWS: Week commencing Monday 5th October 2026 - However, we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn at any point without notice. With this in mind you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
PROVISIONAL START DATE: End of October / beginning of November 2026 (depended upon recruitment checks)
CONTRACT: Fixed term to 22nd July 2026, with the possibility of extension
What the school offers its staff
We can offer
- A supportive and experienced leadership structure
- A welcoming, inclusive school community
- High-quality professional development opportunities
- A role where your contribution will be genuinely valued
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Gorringe Park Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 434 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- kyleah.widdicombe@gorringepark.merton.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02086481451
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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