Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – High-Achieving Graduates Needed, Merton

Are you a driven, ambitious graduate eager to make an extraordinary impact on young lives? This Teaching Assistant role in a vibrant, expertly led Merton school offers you the chance to launch your career in education, psychology, or SEN while helping students excel every single day. This is a rare opening for those destined to become top-tier educators or future specialists. If you thrive in ambitious settings and are passionate about supporting children, step forward and transform your future.
As a Teaching Assistant here, you’ll be immersed in a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and personal excellence. You’ll gain hands-on experience working alongside outstanding educators in an Ofsted-rated Good to Outstanding setting, taking part in exceptional CPD and mentoring programmes. This is more than a job: it’s a springboard to a teaching or psychology career, within a community that values ambition, innovation, and compassion.
Key Highlights:

Teaching Assistant role: immediate start for high-achieving graduates
Circa £23,000 - £30,000 Pro-rata – one of Merton’s most competitive TA packages
Merton: exceptional transport links, thriving local community
Ofsted “Good to Outstanding” school: renowned for teaching excellence
Targeted CPD pathways, regular in-house training, and fast-tracked progression
Ideal for aspiring teachers, psychologists, and future SEND specialists
Modern facilities: expertly resourced SEN and mainstream classrooms
Inclusive, diverse, and academically ambitious ethos

What You’ll Be Doing:

Delivering targeted in-class support for individuals and small groups
Supporting students with a range of needs (including SEN/EAL)
Working alongside top-tier teachers to implement lesson plans
Co-leading enrichment, intervention, and mentoring sessions
Collecting, reviewing, and feeding back on student progress data
Contributing actively to a warm, stimulating classroom culture

Ideal Teaching Assistant for this Merton School:

High-achieving graduate (2:1 or First in any discipline preferred)
Ambitious, inspiring, and resilient, with exceptional communication skills
Aspiring teacher/psychologist/SEN professional seeking hands-on experience
Energetic and committed – determined to help every child succeed
Compassionate, confident, proactive, and ready for rapid professional growth

Why Join This Merton School?:

Unmatched support: dedicated mentors and expert colleagues
Tremendous training opportunities, including teacher training pathways
Thriving, inclusive learning environment where excellence is the norm
Opportunities for research, intervention development, and leadership
Proud record of developing graduates into outstanding teachers and specialists
Collaborative staff, positive behaviour culture, and deeply invested SLT

This is your moment to kickstart a rewarding Teaching Assistant journey in one of Merton’s most dynamic schools. Interviews have already begun – take charge of your career and apply now to secure your future.
How to Apply

Positions are filling quickly in Merton—jump on this unique chance to make a difference in a lively primary school setting. Send your application right away to be considered; selection and interviews are already underway for Teaching Assistant roles. Don’t let this opportunity pass—submit your details today for immediate review.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving South London school from ASAP.
Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!