Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Thorpe House School
Buckinghamshire
- £14,000 - £18,500 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Dependent on Experience
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 23 February 2026
- Apply by:
- 20 February 2026
Job overview
Thorpe House School is a well-established independent school in the United Kingdom, committed to providing an outstanding education that nurtures every child’s potential. We are currently seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team as an Advanced Skills Teacher.
Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Type: Advanced Skills Teacher
Location: Thorpe House School, UK
About the Role:
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Thorpe House School, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across various subjects and age groups. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop their skills within a supportive and dynamic educational environment. No previous experience is required as full training will be provided.
Skills and Qualifications:
- A genuine interest in working with children and young people
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently when required
- Basic organisational skills with attention to detail
- Willingness to learn new techniques and approaches related to teaching support
- Patience, resilience, and adaptability in different classroom situations
Values and Attitudes:
- Commitment to promoting the welfare, safety, and inclusion of all pupils
- Positive attitude towards continuous professional development
- Respectful approach towards colleagues, pupils, parents, and the wider school community
- Enthusiasm for contributing positively to school life beyond classroom duties
- Integrity, reliability, and professionalism at all times
If you are passionate about making a difference in children’s education while developing your own career within an inspiring setting, we would love to hear from you.
Attached documents
About Thorpe House School
Thorpe House School is an all-through independent school in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, teaching boys aged 4-16 with a Co-Educational Sixth Form. The Lower School (up to Year 6) operates on its own site and the Middle School and the Upper School (Years 7 to 11) are based on the main site. Our co-educational Sixth Form is based in the heart of Gerrards Cross in it's own building which is only minutes walk from our main site. The school has excellent facilities including a seven-acre games field, covered swimming pool and a new multi-purpose hall offering additional classroom space and increased indoor sporting opportunities.
Headteacher
Jake Burnett
Vision
Our educational approach encourages students to achieve to the best of their potential but also be responsible members of their local and global community. We provide a warm, vibrant and nurturing environment with small classes, excellent pastoral care and welcoming staff who work in partnership with parents. Kindness, compassion, respect, politeness and resilience are traditional values that we expect the students to adhere to and our school motto highlights the importance of hard work and tenacity.
ISI report
“Pupils’ personal development is excellent, in accordance with the aims of the school, and is supported by high levels of care and strong welfare procedures. Pupils are tolerant and respectful of each other’s differences and collaborate very well when working together. Older pupils develop supportive relationships with younger pupils. Staff provide excellent support and guidance and pupils say that they are very happy in school and value the help and support they receive. Pupils’ keen interest in being responsible citizens is evident in their strong charitable giving.”
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