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Teaching Assistant/Higher Learning Teaching Assistant

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School · Morden · Merton

Job description

Ready to shape the future? Your next great career chapter starts here.

🌟 Join Our Family. Inspire Our Future. 🌟Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant

📍 St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School (Within easy reach of Wimbledon)

📅 Start Date: ASAP

💼 Contract: Initial 1-year fixed term (subject to review), Term-Time Only*

Are you passionate, driven, and ready to make a real difference?

At St Teresa’s, we aren't just a school—we are a hard-working, dedicated family of educators. We believe that every child deserves an exceptional education, and we are looking for an extraordinary individual to join our vibrant, outward-looking school community.

Whether you are an experienced educator or looking to launch your career in education, we want to hear from you. We have a strong, proven history of training and developing support staff and teachers from all walks of life. If you have a thirst for knowledge and a passion for learning, we will give you the tools to thrive.

The Role: Dynamic, Rewarding, and Impactful

As a crucial part of our year-group teams, no two days will be the same. You will bring your unique life experiences to our school, supporting children's growth through:

  • Whole-class collaboration alongside brilliant teachers.

  • Targeted small-group interventions to boost confidence and understanding.

  • Bespoke 1:1 support tailored to individual children's needs.

What We Offer You
  • 💰 Competitive pay that recognizes your dedication.

  • 🌱 Superb opportunities for personal and professional growth (we invest heavily in our people!).

  • 🍂 Term-time only balance, with exciting potential for future holiday employment as we expand our extended school provisions.

Are You the Perfect Fit?

We are looking for someone who is reflective, enthusiastic, and deeply committed to contributing to our community.

Important Dates to Note:

  • Interviews: Monday, 21st September 2026 (Please ensure you are available if shortlisted).

  • Start Date: ASAP

Come and See the Magic in Action!

We love welcoming visitors! School visits prior to application are highly recommended so you can feel the warmth and energy of St Teresa’s for yourself.

📞 Take the first step today: Contact our school office right away for more information, to book a visit, or to request your application pack.

St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Apply now

Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).

About this school

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Voluntary aided school · Primary · Ages 2–11

Not rated
Pupils
465
Avg teacher salary
£51,181
Pupil:teacher ratio
27.2:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Morden, Merton, SM4 6RL

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Salary
£29,436.00 - £31,611.00 Annually (FTE)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
10 September 2026
Closing date
18 September 2026

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