Teaching Assistant

Hours: 31 Hours per week (39 Weeks) – Term Time Only (TTO)

Time: 8.15am to 3.30pm (1-hour unpaid lunch break) 4pm-5pm staff meeting once a week

Start Date: 1st September 2026

A great opportunity to join the staff of our lovely school! We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, and creative Teaching Assistant to work within our school. At Gatton Primary School we are passionate about developing our children’s love of learning, helping them to reach their full potential and creating a happy and nurturing environment. This role includes providing support to the Class Teacher. Please see the job description for full details.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a teaching assistant

• Relevant qualifications and training

• Fantastic resource making skills

• Excellent ICT and graphics design skills

• Excellent organisation and time-management

• A commitment to upholding the ethos and vision of our school

• Understanding of the safeguarding and welfare of children

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children

• Has experience of working with children with SEND

• Is a hardworking and dedicated practitioner; able to motivate and inspire children

• Is enthusiastic, resourceful and committed to ensuring the highest possible standards of achievement and personal development

• Has a commitment to their own personal and professional development

• Can work co-operatively as part of a team.

• Support the Islamic ethos of Gatton school through their personal conduct and professionalism.

We can offer:

• A friendly, hardworking team

• Professional development opportunities

• Enthusiastic and motivated children

• A caring and supportive whole school community

   

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/.

For further information please contact Ms Uzma Mussa on 020 8682 5570 or by email

recruitment@gatton.wandsworth.sch.uk.

Completed application should be returned to the school by email - recruitment@gatton.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing Date: 17th May 2026 (Midnight)
Interviews/Task: week commencing 18th May 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young

people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this

commitment.

This post is subject to a DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

Gatton Primary School

(Voluntary-Aided Muslim Faith School)

13e Broadwater Road, Tooting

London, SW17 0DS

Tel: 020 8682 5570

Head teacher: Mr Majid Ishaque