Job description
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.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
The Priory CofE School
Voluntary aided school · Primary · Ages 3–11
- Pupils
- 179
- Avg teacher salary
- £59,085
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
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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London, Merton, SW19 8LX
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- Salary
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 18 June 2026
- Closing date
- 3 July 2026
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