Learning Support Teaching Assistant


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Mitcham, CR4 2YA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	2 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

TEACHING ASSISTANT / LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT REQUIRED on a FIXED TERM CONTRACT from ASAP to July 2027

31.25 HOURS PER WEEK IN TERM TIME ONLY (39 weeks per year) 8.35am - 3:20pm

Salary Range ME4 point 5 (£29,436 Full Time Equivalent)

Come and join us at Gorringe Park!

We are looking for someone who can:

• Support children with their learning, both in the classroom and in small groups

• Work with children with additional needs, who find it challenging to access the curriculum

The successful candidate will be working to support children, across a year group, in their classrooms, and also delivering interventions to small groups of children. They will also be working closely with individual children to support their educational needs and achieve the outcomes set out in their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

You must be patient and caring, and be a good team player. Previous experience of working with children with additional educational needs is desirable, but training and support will be available - applicants will need to use their initiative and adapt quickly and intuitively to the needs of the children as well as a have a willingness to learn and receive direction from others.

This post may be of particular interest to graduates considering a career in teaching and looking to gain experience.

Desirable Qualifications: -

Particular interest and enthusiasm for working with children and supporting learning

Experience of caring for or working with primary aged children

Excellent literacy and numeracy skills in English & Maths

If this position interests you, please come and visit us – please telephone to arrange.

Gorringe Park is a friendly, welcoming, multicultural school, with delightful children and a commitment to meeting the needs of all. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION FORMS: 12 noon on Friday 2nd October 2026

INTERVIEWS: Week commencing Monday 5th October 2026 - However, we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn at any point without notice. With this in mind you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

PROVISIONAL START DATE: End of October / beginning of November 2026 (depended upon recruitment checks)

CONTRACT: Fixed term to 22nd July 2026, with the possibility of extension

What the school offers its staff

We can offer

• A supportive and experienced leadership structure

• A welcoming, inclusive school community

• High-quality professional development opportunities

• A role where your contribution will be genuinely valued

Commitment to safeguarding

Gorringe Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment of any post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Scheme, confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.

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