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Primary Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 28 January 2026
Salary: £95.00 to £110.00 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 27 February 2026
Location: SW19 3AF
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: PRIMARYTEACHING-260128-8990

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Summary

Primary Teaching Assistant – Transform Learning in Vibrant Merton School

Step into a Primary Teaching Assistant role where impact isn’t just expected – it’s guaranteed. This is your chance to ignite your educational career in a dynamic Merton primary school, supporting exceptional teachers and inspiring young learners each day. If you’re an ambitious graduate or aspiring teacher or psychologist, ready for meaningful responsibility and rapid development, this is the environment where you’ll thrive.

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking, values-led school known for nurturing talent and raising aspirations. As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you’ll gain firsthand experience in outstanding classrooms, access continuous training, and build relationships that shape futures. With the school’s blend of supportive mentoring and ambitious standards, your professional growth will accelerate – fast. Harness state-of-the-art resources and learn from some of the sector’s most talented practitioners as you lay solid foundations for a future in teaching, psychology, or SEN.

Key Highlights:
• Primary Teaching Assistant role offering early, genuine impact
• Competitive daily pay: £95 • £110 per day
• Located in heart of Merton – easy access to superb transport links
• Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ with features edging towards Outstanding
• Extensive CPD, tailored coaching, and fast-tracked graduate pathways
• Ideal for high-achieving graduates keen on teaching, psychology, or SEN
• Modern facilities, vibrant learning spaces, and passionate staff community

What You’ll Be Doing:
• Supporting excellent classroom practice in KS1 and KS2 settings
• Delivering targeted interventions for pupils needing extra help
• Collaborating with SEN & Inclusion teams on individual education plans
• Creating inspiring visual displays and interactive classroom resources
• Gaining exposure to lesson planning, assessment, and curriculum delivery
• Building nurturing relationships that boost confidence and academic progress

Ideal “Primary Teaching Assistant” for this Merton School:
• Exceptional graduate with a strong academic background
• Aspiring teacher, educational psychologist, or future SEN specialist
• Energetic, solution-focused, and hungry to make a difference
• Committed to inclusion, diversity, and safeguarding best practice
• Compassionate communicator with natural rapport-building skills

Why Join This Merton School?:
• Culture of excellence, aspiration, and relentless student support
• Mentoring from Outstanding-rated staff and inspiring leadership
• Exposure to the full breadth of the primary curriculum
• Dynamic, lively environment investing heavily in graduate talent
• Clear progression pathways into teacher training or specialist fields

For a high-calibre Primary Teaching Assistant ready to shape children’s journeys and their own, this Merton school offers a springboard like no other. Make your next step count – interviews are ongoing, so apply now and seize the opportunity to make an extraordinary start to your educational career.

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