Teaching and Learning Assistant; Early Years

St. John Fisher R.C. Primary School

Head Teacher:
Janine Kenna

Grand Drive, West Wimbledon, SW20 9NA

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St John Fisher RC Primary School – West Wimbledon

Teaching and Learning Assistant (Early Years)

Fixed term until 16 July 2027

ASAP

33.75 hours per week, 38 weeks per year – 08:15–15:30, Monday to Friday

ME4, point 3 (£23,376 pro-rated salary) – monthly gross amount £1,948

23:59 pm Sunday 18 October 2026

The week of Monday 19 October 2026

St John Fisher RC Primary School is looking for a Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our thriving Early Years Foundation Stage team. We are seeking someone who is passionate about children’s early learning and emotional wellbeing to work alongside our experienced teaching staff.

You will support all pupils to fully access teaching and learning and reach their potential. This will include working with individuals and small groups, both in and outside the classroom, under the direction of the Class Teacher and Inclusion Manager.

• Enthusiasm and determination to make a difference to pupil progress
• Previous experience of working with children in the Early Years
• Experience of working with children with SEND
• A commitment to supporting vulnerable children
• A passion for meeting children’s individual learning needs
• Good English and Mathematics skills, and a good standard of spoken English
• Strong communication skills and a caring, flexible and approachable manner as part of a team

St John Fisher is a popular and welcoming two-form entry Catholic primary school on the outskirts of Wimbledon. We are part of a thriving local and parish community and enjoy high levels of parental support. Our pupils show excellent attitudes and behaviour, and our staff team is committed and supportive. All of this makes St John Fisher a popular, high-quality place to learn.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by prior arrangement with the Headteacher or Inclusion Manager. Please contact the school office to arrange.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, and applicants must provide proof of identity and right to work in the UK. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality of opportunity for all applicants and employees.

Grade: ME4

To support children’s learning, care and development in the Early Years Foundation Stage, through play-based learning, classroom support and targeted interventions.

The Headteacher, who provides guidance on school policy and practice. In the classroom, the TLA works under the direction of the class teacher and in liaison with the Inclusion Manager.

Teaching and learning

• Support pupils’ learning and social development under the direction of the class teacher and Inclusion Team.
• Work with individuals and small groups, both in and outside the classroom.
• Deliver planned interventions and adapt activities to how pupils respond.
• Support pupils with SEND, including following individual support plans.
• Encourage independence, confidence and self-esteem.
• Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing and help develop their social skills.
• Support positive behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
• Contribute to pupil records by sharing observations, interventions and progress towards targets.
• Give regular feedback to the class teacher on pupils’ progress and needs.
• Work with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists and occupational…