Teaching Assistant. Job in Merton Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking enthusiastic candidates for full-time Teaching Assistant roles in Wimbledon, starting December 2025. Candidates do not need prior experience with children, but relevant experience in areas like dance or sports is advantageous. The ideal applicants will hold CACHE Level 3 qualifications or university degrees. This role is suitable for individuals interested in pursuing teacher training in the future. Competitive pay and training are offered, along with a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare.

Benefits

Regular training

Competitive pay

Support throughout placement

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is advantageous.
• Hold a relevant teaching assistant qualification or university degree.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in primary and secondary education settings.
• Assist students with special educational needs.
• Undertake teacher training in the future.

Skills

Excellent numeracy skills

Excellent literacy skills

Relevant experience in arts, dance or sports

Education

CACHE Level 3 qualification

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 December 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) 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 December 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.