Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Merton
Location: Merton, London
Contract Type: Long Term / Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
About the Role:
We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils in schools across Merton. The role involves assisting teachers in the classroom, supporting small groups and one-to-one sessions, and helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support pupils in lessons, small groups, and one-to-one settings
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Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom management
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Provide additional support to pupils with SEN where required
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Encourage pupil engagement, progress, and confidence
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children in a school setting (desirable)
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A genuine passion for supporting young learners
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Right to Work in the UK
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
What We Offer:
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Competitive pay rates
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Long-term stability with potential for permanent placements
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Supportive school environments with ongoing professional development
If you are enthusiastic about supporting pupils and making a difference in Merton schools, apply today.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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