Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor

Overview

To include working with named pupils with EHCPs, 32.5 hours per week LSA (8.30–3.30pm), half hour unpaid lunch break, term time only (39 weeks), permanent – subject to probation

We are seeking to appoint a strong, adaptable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support learning across whole classes, as well as working closely with pupils with Special Educational Needs who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The role will also include responsibilities as a Midday Meal Supervisor.

• Support learning across whole classes and work closely with pupils with Special Educational Needs who have an EHCP.
• Provide responsibilities as a Midday Meal Supervisor.
• Work under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo to provide high-quality support that enables all pupils to achieve their full potential, both academically and socially.
• Build positive, nurturing relationships with children and work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and resilience; support the Catholic ethos and values of the school; work with individuals and groups of pupils in class and on the playground; deliver interventions for pupils with additional needs.
• Follow all school policies, in particular Safeguarding, Behaviour and KCSIE.
• Support children's learning and development, help to plan and organise activities and the learning environment; contribute to the overall ethos of the school.
• Participate in training and other learning activities as necessary and undertake first aid training.

• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills with a secure understanding of early reading and phonics.
• Good working knowledge of how to support pupils with language and communication needs, social communication difficulties, cognition and learning needs, and development of social skills.
• Experience of working with children with SEN is desirable and experience of working with children in a mainstream educational setting.
• Ability to follow all school policies.

• This post would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, an aspiring teacher or recent graduate and offers an opportunity to develop skills toward teacher training.
• To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website via the "visit website" button at the top of this page.
• Completed applications should be returned to the school by email or post.
• Closing date: 8 July 2026;
  Shortlisting: 8 July 2026;
  Interviews:
  Week beginning 13 July 2026.

"The Federation of Sacred Heart and St Mary's Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment."

"The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references."

CVs are not accepted.

The Federation of Sacred Heart and St Mary's Catholic Primary Schools, Battersea

St Mary's RC Primary School
7 St Joseph's Street
London, SW8 4EN

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Executive Headteacher:
Mr J. Brading
Associate Headteacher:
Mrs

C. Mitchell