Lower School Learning Assistant

International Schools Today; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas’s Clapham, a dynamic preparatory school in London, is seeking a dedicated Lower School Learning Assistant to join our collaborative and forward‑thinking community. You will help create a positive, inclusive learning atmosphere for pupils aged 4 to 11, building strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

This is a full-time, permanent role of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Ability to foster highly positive working relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Foster highly positive working relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Support learning activities and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive classroom environment in the Lower School.

Job description

Thomas’s Clapham is a dynamic and welcoming school where curiosity, creativity and kindness sit at the heart of everything we do. Set between Wandsworth and Clapham Commons, our school is alive with energy, a place where pupils are encouraged to think independently, work collaboratively and approach each day with purpose and joy.

We are proud to be part of the Thomas’s family of schools, educating around 650 pupils aged 4 to 13. Our approach is outward-looking and values‑driven, balancing academic rigour with imagination, character and compassion. Teaching is ambitious and responsive, designed to stretch and support every pupil. Professional development is a central priority, and our recognition as an Apple Distinguished School reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching and learning.

Our facilities are exceptional, blending the heritage of our historic site with contemporary spaces that inspire and delight. Light‑filled classrooms, specialist teaching areas and beautifully designed outdoor environments create a setting where pupils and teachers alike can thrive. We are particularly fortunate to have extensive on‑site grounds, a rare privilege in London, where pupils spill outdoors for play, exploration and sport, making the most of every opportunity to learn actively and collaboratively.

The role

Thomas’s Clapham is seeking a dedicated and inspiring Lower School Learning Assistant to join our dynamic and forward‑thinking prep school.

This is a great opportunity for an innovative Lower School Learning Assistant 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.

The Recruitment Pack should be read alongside the information available on our website.

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

Closing Date: Sunday 27th September 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 8th October 2026

Start Date: January 2026

Salary: Competitive salary and conditions are offered

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Location: Thomas’s Clapham, Broomwood Rd, London SW11 6JZ

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.