About Us

30 hours per week 

Term time only (39 weeks)

Required ASAP

Ronald Ross Primary School is a thriving, vibrant and happy place of learning with an enthusiastic staff, committed to raising standards and school improvement. We are looking for a passionate and conscientious Teaching Assistant to work in our school, with the ability to work as part of a team as well as the capacity to use initiative. The job profile will include supporting the Teacher with the development and education of the pupils in the class and on the playground with children at break and lunchtimes.

You will:
•    Enjoy working with children and be able to develop positive relationships with them

•    Be able to develop an understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the child being supported•    Have relevant training in supporting children with special educational needs in the classroom setting

•    Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour

•    Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

•    Have good communication skills•    Knowledge of Makaton desirable

We offer:

•    A supportive team of staff

•    A thorough induction process

•    Access to excellent professional development.

•    Excellent training and support along with a Pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and other well-being benefits

•    Access to employee wellbeing scheme

We highly recommend that you visit the school. Visits can be arranged via Sarah Wheatley on 0208 788 5233 or sarah@ronaldross.wandsworth.sch.uk.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. 

For any further details please contact the school on the telephone number or email above.

Completed application forms should be returned to the school either by email or post. sarah@ronaldross.wandsworth.sch.uk 

Closing date: 24th February 2025 (at noon)

Interviews:  W/c 3rd March 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This post is not exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, a soft online presence check and an overseas police check if applicable. 

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Ronald Ross Primary School

145 Beaumont Road, 

LondonSW19 6RY

Tel: 0208 788 5233 

Email: info@ronaldross.wandsworth.sch.uk

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils