Lead Teaching Assistant – Shape Young Minds & Accelerate Your Career

Unlock your potential as a Lead Teaching Assistant at one of Merton’s most inclusive, high-performing schools. If you are an ambitious graduate ready to champion student progress and ignite classroom energy, this is your defining opportunity to make a genuine impact every single day.

As Lead Teaching Assistant, you’ll develop advanced skills in child development and inclusive education, working side-by-side with visionary educators. Benefit from exceptional training, a nurturing culture and renowned mentorship as you drive real change for students. Our school, rated ‘Good to Outstanding’ by Ofsted, is the perfect launchpad for future teachers, psychologists and SEN specialists who strive for excellence and seek inspiration in a thriving, state-of-the-art learning environment.

Key Highlights:

• Lead Teaching Assistant: pivotal support & leadership opportunity
• Competitive daily rate: Up to £110 Per Day
• Prestigious Merton school in a vibrant community
• School Ofsted grade: Good to Outstanding
• Outstanding CPD, expert mentorship, and rapid progression
• Ideal for aspiring teachers, psychologists, and SEN professionals
• Access to modern classrooms, specialist resources, and a collaborative staff culture

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading classroom support, motivating learners of all abilities
• Collaborating with SENCOs and teachers to personalise learning
• Running targeted intervention and enrichment sessions for students
• Taking a lead in behaviour management and positive reinforcement
• Developing your skills through active participation in training and CPD
• Designing innovative activities that boost engagement and achievement

Ideal "Lead Teaching Assistant" for this Merton School:

• Highly academic graduate with a proven track record of excellence
• Ambitious, driven and motivated to progress into teaching or psychology
• Excellent communicator with natural leadership and initiative
• Deeply compassionate, patient, and attentive to diverse student needs
• Energetic, inspiring and passionate about inclusive education

Why Join This Merton School?:

• Work alongside passionate educators who genuinely value support staff
• Nurturing, aspirational culture with robust pastoral and professional development
• Access to dynamic CPD and direct routes into teacher training
• Exceptional facilities and forward-thinking leadership
• Reputation for innovation, inclusivity and unrivalled student progress

Ready to jumpstart your educational career in a top-rated Merton school? Don’t miss your chance to define what’s possible as a Lead Teaching Assistant. Submit your application now – interviews are advancing fast for top talent.

How to Apply

Opportunities like this don’t stay open for long—be among the first to show your interest for this Lead Teaching Assistant role in Merton. With interviews underway, a swift application can set you apart and move you to the top of the shortlist. Take action and hit “apply” today to ensure you’re considered without delay.

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!