Teaching Assistant

Merton's specialist education support schools and services have combined to form Melbury College; a partnership that includes Melrose Primary and Secondary School, Canterbury Campus, Merton Medical Education Service (MMES), Cobham Court and Whatley Campus.

Melbury College is seeking to appoint a team of enthusiastic and passionate Teaching Assistants for our new provision Whatley Campus, opening in September 2022.

Successful candidates will be responsible for: 

  Work as a Teaching Assistant supporting learning and behaviour in lessons and
       unstructured times, fulfilling all duties as required by SLT

  Enable access to learning for pupils 

  Assist the teacher in the preparation of resources and the management of pupils and
       the classroom

  Supervise external/internal examinations

  Work with pupils 1-1 or in small groups with regard to SEN needs, behaviour and
       learning 

  To keep abreast of and share up-to-date theoretical knowledge and application in SEN
        to ensure pupils’ specific needs are met

For more detail on the posts please see attached JD/PS

Melbury College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. As such all applicants will be required to submit details of two references who will be contacted in advance of interviews for shortlisted candidates.  The successful applicant will also be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.  We are an equal opportunities employer.

Start date: September 2022

Working hours: 35 hours per week, term time only 

Annual Salary: ME5 £22,575 FTE, (actual): £19,461

Closing date: Monday 4th July 2022 at 9am

Interviews: Thursday 7th July 2022