Teaching Assistant. Job in Merton Education & Training Jobs

TimePlan Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education staffing agency is seeking enthusiastic individuals for full-time Teaching Assistant roles in Wimbledon, starting September 2025. Candidates should ideally have a relevant teaching qualification or university degree, excellent numeracy and literacy skills, and a willingness to support children. This is a great opportunity for those considering teacher training in the future. Competitive pay and training support are offered.

Benefits

Regular training

Competitive pay

Support throughout placement

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Should hold a CACHE Level 3 or a university degree.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in managing classroom activities.
• Assist with the educational and social development of children.
• Help children with special educational needs (SEN).

Skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Experience with children

Communication

Education

Relevant teaching assistant qualification (e.g., CACHE Level 3)

University degree

Job description

Teaching Assistant- Wimbledon

TimePlan Education is currently looking for flexible and enthusiastic candidates for full-time teaching assistant roles in several excellent schools in Wimbledon (and surrounding areas). These rewarding and varied full-time teaching assistant roles will start in September 2025.

• Previous experience working with children is not essential for the teaching assistant roles in Wimbledon, although other relevant experience (for example in dance, drama, sports, youth work or arts capacity) would be advantageous, as would experience supporting children or adults with SEN.
• You should hold either a relevant teaching assistant qualification (such as a CACHE Level 3) or a university degree (although this does not necessarily need to relate to childcare or education). Roles for university graduates and Level 3 qualified teaching assistants are available in both primary and secondary settings in Wimbledon.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are essential for teaching assistant roles in Wimbledon.
• Teaching assistant roles in Wimbledon schools would particularly suit individuals who are keen to undertake teacher training in the future, such as a PGCE or Teach First, looking for teaching assistant experience over the next academic year.
• TimePlan Education offers a number of benefits, including regular training, competitive pay and support throughout your placement.
• If you are interested in a teaching assistant role in Wimbledon with a September 2025 start, please apply today.

TimePlan Education Group Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references.