Teaching Assistant

The Priory CofE School, London, SW19 8LX

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 31 hours 15 minutes per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30-3:15
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: ME4 £29,025 - £29,436 pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Priory School is seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils in their learning and development, helping them to achieve their full potential within a supportive and inclusive school environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support learning in the classroom, provide targeted support for individual pupils and small groups, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and contribute to the wider life of the school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with or caring for children.
• Has good literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• Builds positive relationships with children, staff and parents/carers.
• Is patient, adaptable and committed to supporting all learners.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Dedicated and experienced colleagues.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a real difference to children's lives.

Closing Date:Friday 3 July 2026 at 12 noon.

Interview Date:To be confirmed.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed. Early applications are encouraged.

The Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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

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.

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About The Priory CofE School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 179 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Priory CofE School website
• Email address: afletcher@thepriory.merton.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-priory-cofe-school

Arranging a visit to The Priory CofE School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email afletcher@thepriory.merton.sch.uk.

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