Learning Enrichment Support Specialist

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Thomas's Battersea, a vibrant London prep school, invites applications for a Learning Enrichment Support Specialist (part-time). Located in central London, the school emphasizes curiosity, kindness, and academic excellence, offering a warm, collaborative community for pupils and staff.

The role is fixed-term from January 2027 to August 2027, 16 hours per week, with an on-site location at Thomas's Battersea.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning enrichment and inclusive education in a prep school setting.
• Foster positive working relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Assist with planning and delivering enrichment activities within a collaborative team.

Job description

Thomas's Battersea is a buzzing, happy school in the heart of London, alive with curiosity, creativity, and purpose. Walk our corridors and you will feel the warmth of the welcome, the energy in classrooms, and the deep-rooted kindness that binds our community. We place our belief in strong values, co-curricular passions, and academic excellence; it's a place where children can be themselves, where their skills are noticed and nurtured, and where they are encouraged to aim high and enjoy their educational journey.

Our facilities match our ambition: light-filled classrooms, inspiring arts spaces, a vibrant playground, and excellent sport and outdoor learning provision. Exceptional staff bring expertise and spark to every lesson and activity, creating an atmosphere that is both purposeful and joyful. Professional development is a central priority, and our recognition as an Apple Distinguished School reflects our commitment to innovation in teaching and learning.

The staffroom feels like a family - supportive, collaborative, and proud to celebrate one another's success.

Academically, pupils are stretched and supported in equal measure, building the knowledge, skills and confidence to excel at their first-choice senior schools. Many secure scholarships and awards across disciplines. Beyond the classroom, a rich co-curricular programme, including performing arts, competitive sport, outdoor education and clubs, helps children develop resilience, creativity, leadership and a strong sense of self.

The Role

Thomas's Battersea is seeking a dedicated Learning Enrichment Support Specialist to join our dynamic and forward-thinking prep school, on a part-time basis.

This is a great opportunity for an innovative Support Specialist to join our collaborative community. We are looking for someone who can quickly generate vision, confidence and respect and who is capable of fostering highly positive working relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

Please note that referees will be contacted prior to the interview.

Closing Date: Friday, 11th September 2026

Start Date: January 2027 or earlier if available

Salary: Competitive salary and conditions are offered

Contract: Part Time (16 hours per week), on a Fixed Term contract commencing January to August 2027

Hours: 16 hours per week

Location: Thomas's Battersea, 28-40 Battersea High St, London SW11 3JB

Safeguarding

Thomas's London Day Schools are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and work in accordance with our child protection policies and procedures.

All posts are subject to screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the DBS service. The school will undertake online searches on shortlisted applicants and may require applicants to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts. For details of the checks which will be undertaken as part of our recruitment process, please see our Safer Recruitment Policy which can be found here https://www.thomas-s.co.uk/policies/ under the 'Thomas's Policy' tab.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

As an equal opportunities employer, Thomas's is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. Thomas's aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workspace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Group.