Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Licensed sponsor London Internship Posted 3 weeks ago
- Friday 2 October 2026
- 11:45 12:00
- St Thomas CE Primary School Appleford Road London, England United Kingdom
St Thomas CE Primary School
- Appleford Road
- London W10 5EF
- Email: ljanespar@lifefull.org
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Salary: £32,107.02 (Scale 5 point 15) FTE £35,892.00
- Job type: Permanent - Term Time Only - 36 hours per week
- Would you like to use your skills to help pupils thrive in a federation where children belong, learn, and grow for life in all its fullness?
We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our federation team. We wish to appoint a committed person who loves working with children. You should have effective organisational and communication skills and the ability to work closely with colleagues.
What You’ll Be Doing
- To undertake work and responsibilities in line with the Standards for Higher Level Teaching Assistants
- To contribute to planning, preparing and delivery of agreed work and support programmes to individuals or groups of pupils
- To advance pupils’ learning in a range of classroom settings, including teaching whole classes where the assigned teacher is not present
- To use behaviour management strategies effectively and in line with the school’s policy and procedures, which contribute to a purposeful learning environment
- To promote the inclusion of all pupils ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
- To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school
What We’re Looking For
- Ability to relate well to children and adults by using good communications skills
- A flexible and positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Commitment to safeguarding children
- A professional demeanour at all times - being calm and diplomatic
- Good communication skills, able to work with sensitivity and discretion
- A team player who shares our LifeFull Schools ethos: people-centred, inclusive, and committed to helping our community flourish
What We Offer
- A supportive and fulfilling working environment
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of staff and pupils
- A role where your work will directly contribute to building a flourishing school community
How To Apply
- Please complete the application form available on our website and return it to ljansepar@lifefull.org.
- Closing date: Friday 2nd October at 12:00
- Interviews: Thursday 8th October 2026
- The position requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.
- For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Leila Jansepar on ljansepar@lifefull.org.
The school and governing body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Each successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks.
