Higher Level Teaching Assistant

London Diocesan Board for Schools; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St Thomas CE Primary School in London is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our federation team. You will support teaching staff, contribute to planning, and help deliver learning activities across various classrooms.

The successful candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, be committed to safeguarding, and bring a flexible, professional approach to working with children and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Effective organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with colleagues.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.
• Flexible, professional demeanour and can‑do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Undertake work in line with the Standards for Higher Level Teaching Assistants.
• Contribute to planning, preparing and delivering work and support programmes for individuals or groups.
• Advance pupils’ learning in various classroom settings, including whole-class support when needed.
• Use behaviour management strategies in line with school policy to promote a positive learning environment.
• Promote inclusion and ensure equal access to learning opportunities.
• Safeguard and promote welfare of children and young people in the school.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Safeguarding

Professional demeanour

Flexibility

Job description

St Thomas CE Primary School Appleford Road London, England United Kingdom

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: [e-mail]

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

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 [e-mail].

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.