Teaching and Learning Assistant (Early Years)

St John Fisher RC Primary School, London, SW20 9NA

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: 33.75 hours per week, 38 weeks per year – 08:15–15:30, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - July 2026
• Full time equivalent salary: £23,376

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience of working with children, ideally within the Early Years Foundation Stage and/or with children with SEND.

A good understanding of child development and the ability to recognise and respond to individual learning and support needs.

Good literacy, numeracy and spoken and written English skills.

Ability to support learning through play, small-group activities and targeted interventions.

Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.

A calm, caring, flexible and adaptable approach, with a positive attitude to supporting children's learning and wellbeing.

Experience of supporting children's social, emotional and communication development.

Understanding of safeguarding and a strong commitment to promoting children's welfare.

Good organisation, punctuality, time-management and teamwork skills.

Commitment to confidentiality, equality, inclusion and the school's Catholic ethos.

Willingness to undertake relevant training and contribute to ongoing professional development.

Desirable: experience or training in speech and language, emotional literacy/nurture programmes, SEND interventions or First Aid.

What the school offers its staff

A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school community with a strong Catholic ethos.

The opportunity to work as part of a committed and experienced Early Years and wider staff team.

A positive working environment where staff are encouraged to work collaboratively and share good practice.

Opportunities for professional development, training and career progression relevant to the role.

Support and guidance from experienced teaching staff, the Class Teacher and Inclusion Manager.

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's learning, development, confidence and wellbeing.

Experience of working with children with a range of needs, including SEND, with opportunities to develop specialist knowledge and skills.

A school community with supportive families, positive pupil attitudes and strong links with the local parish and community.

Opportunities to contribute to the wider life and development of a popular and thriving two-form entry primary school.

A commitment to staff wellbeing, safeguarding, equality and professional development.

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive school community as a Teaching and Learning Assistant in our Early Years team. You will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff to help children develop their confidence, independence and enthusiasm for learning.

The role is varied and rewarding, involving support for learning through play, individual and small-group activities, classroom routines and targeted interventions. You will work closely with the Class Teacher and Inclusion Manager and may support children with a range of learning, communication, social and emotional needs, including SEND.

We are looking for someone who is caring, enthusiastic and committed to helping every child achieve their potential. You will need to be able to build positive relationships with children and adults, work collaboratively as part of a team and respond flexibly to the needs of pupils and the wider school.

Our school is committed to creating a positive, inclusive and nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and encouraged to succeed. In return, we offer the opportunity to work within a dedicated team, develop your skills through training and professional development, and make a real difference to children's learning and wellbeing.

If you are passionate about Early Years education and enjoy helping children learn, grow and thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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.

SJF - Early years advert and JD October 2026.pdf - 409 KB (opens in new tab)

Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust – consent to obtain references form - Dec 2025.docx - 157 KB (opens in new tab)

Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust – disclosure form - Dec 2025.docx - 159 KB (opens in new tab)

Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust – model recruitment information form - Dec 2025.docx - 156 KB (opens in new tab)

About St John Fisher RC Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 413 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St John Fisher RC Primary School website
• Email address: school@st-johnfisher.merton.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8540 2637
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-fisher-rc-primary-school-london

Arranging a visit to St John Fisher RC Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email school@st-johnfisher.merton.sch.uk.

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