KS4 Teaching Assistant – Transformative Support Opportunity in Merton

Ready to launch your career in education and make a tangible impact on the lives of bright young minds? As a KS4 Teaching Assistant in this renowned Merton secondary school, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping outcomes for students at the cusp of their GCSEs. We’re seeking dynamic, high-achieving graduates—future teachers, psychologists, or SEN specialists—who are hungry to gain invaluable experience and change trajectories for every child you support.

Key Highlights:

• KS4 Teaching Assistant | Immediate Start
• Circa £32,000 Pro-rata – Exceptionally competitive for support staff
• Excellent Merton location – close to transport and leafy green spaces
• Ofsted rated Good to Outstanding: a benchmark of quality and ambition
• Progressive, personalised CPD and clear routes into teaching or psychology
• Designed for high-performing graduates with sights on education or SEN
• Vibrant, supportive staff culture and modern, well-equipped facilities

What You'll Be Doing:

• Delivering tailored one-to-one academic and pastoral support for KS4 learners
• Collaborating with teachers to create personalised strategies for students approaching their GCSEs
• Championing the inclusion and progress of students with additional needs
• Supporting classroom management and fostering positive learning behaviours
• Monitoring pupil progress, providing targeted interventions, and celebrating achievements

Ideal "KS4 Teaching Assistant" for this Merton School:

• First-class graduate (2:1 or above) with drive and ambition
• Aspiring teacher, psychologist, or SEN specialist with clear career goals
• Highly resilient, passionate about student progress, and a quick learner
• Demonstrates empathy, initiative, and a relentless desire to help others succeed
• Outstanding communicator who thrives in diverse, fast-paced settings

Why Join This Merton School?:

• Experience in a top-performing school, highly sought-after by future employers
• Dedicated mentor and bespoke induction for every KS4 Teaching Assistant
• Frequent access to external training, INSET, and leadership opportunities
• Exceptionally supportive team environment: every staff member’s contribution matters
• Strong emphasis on pupil behaviour, safeguarding, and wellbeing

Elevate your pathway into teaching or child psychology as a KS4 Teaching Assistant in this celebrated Merton school. If you crave challenge, thrive on achievement, and are committed to student outcomes, don’t wait – interviews are booking rapidly. Propel your future and apply now.

How to Apply

Ready to make a real difference at KS4 level? If you’re enthusiastic about supporting secondary students and want to join a vibrant Merton school, don’t hang around—these roles are being snapped up right now. Get your application in today for your chance to interview without delay!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving South London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!