Part Time Teaching Assistant with lunch time supervision duties

St Michael's CofE Primary School, London, SW18 5SQ

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  3 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 25 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:15am to 1:30pm daily
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,225
• Actual salary: £18,605
• Pay scale: 1D Spine point 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Michael’s Church of England Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and welcoming community rooted in Christian faith and dedicated to the academic, personal, and spiritual flourishing of every child.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistant to join our team, someone who is committed to upholding and actively promoting our Christian ethos. While experience within a Church of England school is not essential, we are looking for a candidate who shares our passion for providing an inclusive, values-driven education where every child is nurtured and encouraged to achieve their fullest potential. Working hours are 8:15am–1:30pm daily, including classroom support in Key Stage 2 and lunchtime supervision duties.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

• Demonstrates a passion for supporting children’s learning and development.

• Builds positive relationships that promote pupils’ confidence, independence and sense of belonging.

• Brings energy, reliability and a proactive attitude to classroom support and wider school life.

• Embodies our school’s values of Love, Serve, Grow, promoting a culture of humility, gentleness, and compassion in all interactions.

• Works collaboratively with teachers, colleagues and the wider school community to ensure all pupils thrive.

• Communicates effectively and is committed to developing their skills and knowledge through professional development.

• Has experience or interest in supporting children with additional needs.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A warm and supportive school community with a strong team ethos.

• Enthusiastic, happy children who are eager to learn.

• A strong team ethos with experienced colleagues who offer guidance and encouragement.

• Access to high-quality professional development.

• The opportunity to be part of a school that values both academic excellence and the spiritual and moral development of every child.

• A commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a school where values and faith guide our work, and where every child is encouraged to flourish. If you share our vision and are ready to contribute to our journey, we would love to hear from you.

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.

St Michael’s is committed to positively tackling discrimination in all its forms and works to ensure that all sections of the community have fair and equal access to and experience within employment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, in particular those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce; we are respectful of all individuals’ race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, disabilities and cultural background.

Visits are encouraged so please contact us to arrange an appointment by phone on 02088747786 or by email to info@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we rigorously apply safer recruitment practices to ensure that individuals with the highest standards of integrity and intent join our team. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. As part of our safer recruitment procedures, online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, right to work checks and other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. CVs are not accepted.

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.

About St Michael's CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 434 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Michael's CofE Primary School website
• Email address: info@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02088747786
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-michael-s-cofe-primary-school-london

Visits are welcome and recommended as you will be able to gain an overview of the school and the school community. Please phone 020 8874 7786 or email info@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time. You can also look at our website www.stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk

Arranging a visit to St Michael's CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk.

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