Qualified Teaching Assistant - Level 3

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistant for a welcoming three form-entry primary school in Merton, South West London. This diverse primary school in Merton, South West London is committed to supporting pupils with mixed abilities.

The successful Level 3 Teaching Assistant will support teaching and learning across the classroom, delivering targeted interventions, providing 1:1 and small-group support, and helping pupils make progress academically, socially, and emotionally.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

Location: Merton, South West London

Position: Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant

Type of Work: Supporting pupils with SEND through 1:1 interventions, small-group work, behaviour support, and classroom-based learning activities

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: Full Time

Rate of Pay: GBP105 - GBP120 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

Hours: 8:15am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold a recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (or equivalent relevant childcare/education qualification)
• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, or Learning Support Assistant within a primary school setting
• Experience supporting children with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, Speech and Language Needs, Social & SEMH
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Up-to-date Safeguarding Training is desirable
• GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and behaviour management skills

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child-related references covering at least the last two years
• Must have a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (or equivalent relevant childcare/education qualification)

OTHER

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school-based positions across London

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