About Us

Full Time (32 hours per week)
Fixed term for 1 year - Required September 2025
Headteacher: Mrs. D. Morris

Are you passionate about supporting children to thrive?
 Furzedown Primary School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our committed and inclusive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vibrant learning community where every child is known, valued, and supported to achieve their best. 

About Us

Furzedown is a two-form entry primary school in the heart of Tooting, South London. We are a proud, inclusive school that celebrates diversity and strives to provide high-quality education for all pupils, including those with additional needs. Our team is united by a shared ethos of kindness, resilience, and high expectations.

The Role

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who will:

• Work collaboratively with class teachers to support pupils' learning and development.
• Promote independence, self-esteem, and inclusion for all children.
• Provide tailored support to individuals and groups, including children with SEND.
• Help prepare learning environments and contribute to planning and assessment.
• Support behaviour management and promote a safe, positive atmosphere.
• Take part in wider school life, including extracurricular and enrichment activities.

This is a full-time, term-time only position. The successful candidate may be required to support learning in class/es, on a one-to-one basis, or in small group interventions.

What We’re Looking For

• We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience working with children or in an educational setting.
• Demonstrates empathy, flexibility, and a commitment to inclusion.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Has good literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and professional conduct.
• Is enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSE Grade 4 (C) in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• First Aid training is desirable (or willingness to complete it).

We Offer

• A warm, welcoming, and supportive team.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• A school that values staff wellbeing and collaboration.
• A diverse, creative, and ambitious school community.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

Furzedown Primary School is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, marital or civil partnership status.

We highly encourage prospective applicants to visit our school. Contact us at 020 8672 3480 or email admin@furzedown.wandsworth.sch.uk to arrange a visit. Learn more about us at www.furzedown.wandsworth.sch.uk.

Completed applications are to be returned to recruitment@furzedown.wandsworth.sch.uk

Interviews:  Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. We reserve the right to close the position once a suitable applicant is appointed. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted

Application Closing Date: 18th June 2025

Furzedown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS clearance.

Furzedown Primary School

Beclands Road

Tooting, London

SW17 9TJ

Telephone: 020 8672 3480

Headteacher: Mrs. D. Morris

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils