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Teaching Assistant and Midday Meal Supervisor, ST MARYS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL
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Teaching Assistant (LSA & Midday Meal Supervisor) – Permanent
Role Overview 32.5 hours per week (8:30am–3:30pm, including 30-minute unpaid lunch break) Term-time only (39 weeks) Permanent – subject to probation
We are seeking a strong, adaptable, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to deliver high-quality support to pupils across whole classes and those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP). Additional responsibility includes Midday Meal Supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with class teachers and the SENCo to enable all pupils to achieve their academic and social potential
- Support learning across whole classes and individual/small-group tuition
- Provide high-standard assistance in literacy, numeracy, and early reading/phonics
- Ensure pupils with language, communication, social, and cognitive challenges are included and thrive
- Maintain a nurturing, safe, and inclusive environment under Catholic ethos principles
- Collaborate in planning and implementing interventions, activities, and learning environments
- Participate in staff training, safeguarding briefings (KCSIE, safeguarding, behaviour), and first aid training
- Supervise midday meals, ensuring children eat safely and respectfully
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Essential Requirements
✅ Core Skills)
- Proficiency in literacy and numeracy with a sound understanding of early phonics
- Proven ability to build positive relationships with diverse groups of children
- SEN awareness: Strong familiarity with supporting children with communication, social, cognitive, and learning challenges
- Commitment to inclusion and consistent high expectations for all
✅ Person Specification)
- Demonstrates flexibility, initiative, resilience, and a teamwork ethos
- Experience, or strong desire, to uphold a Catholic faith-based school culture
- Successful in pupil management (small groups, playground, anticipated needs)
- Ability to follow all school policies – prioritising safeguarding, behaviour, and safeguarding legislation (KCSIE)
✅ Experience/Growth Potential)
- Mainstream education experience strongly preferred
- Developed skills for interventions and cross-classroom support
- Aspiration to progress into teaching (ideal for aspiring teachers/recent graduates)
Note: Experience specifically with SEN (e.g., LSA/Cyber roles) desirable.
Benefits & Development
- Exposure to diverse SEN provision, boosting credentials for QTS/teacher training
- Professional training opportunities, from safeguarding to first aid
- Permanent contract with a well-established Catholic primary school
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Pre-European Checks Required
Before starting, selected candidates will undergo:
- satisfactory health check
- ** enhanced DBS clearance**
- references
How to Apply
Please download an application pack from: 🔗 Wandsworth Council’s school website
submitted either by email (📧 bursar@st-marys-pri.wandsworth.sch.uk) or by post to:
St Mary’s RC Primary School 7 St Joseph’s Street London, SW8 4EN
Important Dates
- Closing Date: 8th July 2026
- Shortlisting: 8th July 2026
- Interviews: Week commencing 13th July 2026
Contact Information
Federation: Federation of Sacred Heart & St Mary’s Catholic Primary Schools 📞 Tel: 020 7622 5461 ✉️ Contact Email: bursar@st-marys-pri.wandsworth.sch.uk
Safeguarding Commitment
"We are committed to safeguarding every child. All applicants will be required to meet pre-employment standards and pass statutory checks."
CVs are not accepted. Applications must comply fully with the person specification design.
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