Teaching Assistant - Allfarthing Primary School

About Us

To start in September 2026 
30 hours per week 
Working hours: 8.30 – 3.30 Monday, 8.45 – 3.30 Tuesday to Friday
Permanent role
Term time only – 39 weeks per year

Allfarthing Primary School is a community that thrives on ambition, warmth and a shared belief that every pupil deserves an exceptional education. Located in the heart of Wandsworth, our school is a place where innovation meets community excellence. We are proud of our vibrant, diverse community and our commitment to providing a nurturing and aspirational environment.

Teaching Assistants play a vital role in supporting all pupils, particularly those who require additional support with their learning. We are seeking an individual who is proactive, adaptable, and committed to working collaboratively with the class teacher.

The successful candidate will support learning within the classroom, working with small groups of pupils or providing one-to-one assistance as needed.

You need to have at least English and Maths NVQ level 2, experience working with children and preferably L3 teaching assistant qualification. We also welcome graduates.

We are seeking to appoint an individual who is passionate about living our school values, Be Kind - Be Safe - Go Above and Beyond, embracing the opportunity to make an enormous difference to the lives of all our pupils.

Allfarthing is a successful school at the heart of the community, close to the centre of Wandsworth where we can offer you:

• Wonderful children willing to learn
• A behaviour approach built on Paul Dix research with the focus on kindness and consistency 
• Excellent CPD and professional development opportunities both internally and externally 
• High quality and well-resourced learning resources and environments
• A caring, inclusive and collaborative whole school community
• An on-site forest school

The school has excellent transport links with Wandsworth Town, Clapham Junction and Earlsfield mainline stations easily accessible and on-site parking. 

Visits are very much encouraged and/or initial phone conversations with James Heale our Headteacher. Contact the school to arrange a visit by phone on 020 8874 1301 or by email sbm@allfarthing.wandsworth.sch.uk

More information about the school is available on our website on www.allfarthing.org.uk

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Alternatively contact Debbie Tyson-Gooden, School Business Manager, by email on sbm@allfarthing.wandsworth.sch.uk or on the number below. 

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

Applicants are encouraged to address the person specification.

Closing date: 15th June 2026  
Interviews will be held week commencing 22nd June 2026 

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

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

CVs are not accepted. No agencies please.

St Ann’s Crescent, Wandsworth
London, SW18 2LR
Tel: 020 8874 1301 
E-mail:  info@allfarthing.wandsworth.sch.uk
Age 3 - 11