Lower School Learning Assistant
Thomas's Clapham
Wandsworth
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary and conditions are offered.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2024
- Apply by:
- 11 October 2023
Job overview
We are looking for a Lower School Learning Assistant to join our team in January 2024.
The Lower School is an area of great strength, and the children achieve highly. The quality of teaching and pastoral care is outstanding and highly regarded. The successful candidate will work alongside teachers as part of a team of Learning Assistants, working collegiately and collaboratively as part of the year group teams. They will be strongly supported to provide an inclusive, innovative and inspiring learning environment in ways which are consistently challenging and enriching, and seizing every opportunity to celebrate every child’s effort and achievement.
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Learning Assistant to join our community. We are looking for a person who can quickly generate vision, confidence and respect and who is capable of fostering highly positive working relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
For further details go to the Thomas’s London Day Schools website: www.thomas- s.co.uk/join-our-team or email: vstanton@thomas-s.co.uk
To apply for this post please complete the school’s application form and forward it together with your CV to vstanton@thomas-s.co.uk
Competitive salary and conditions are offered.
Please note that referees will be contacted prior to the interview.
Closing Date: 12pm on Wednesday 11th October
Interview Date: Tuesday 17th October
Start Date: January 2024
Thomas’s London Day Schools are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment and work in accordance with our child protection policies and procedures. All posts are subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are as per the job description and personal specification.
For details of the checks which will be undertaken as part of our recruitment process, please see our Recruitment Policy which can be found here www.thomas-s.co.uk/policies/ under the ‘Thomas’s Policy’ tab.
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About Thomas's Clapham
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.
At Thomas’s Clapham, academic excellence goes hand in hand with a broad and vibrant co-curricular programme. From music, art, design and drama to competitive sport, outdoor learning and a diverse range of clubs, pupils are encouraged to explore widely, discover their passions and develop the resilience, leadership and creativity to succeed.
Wellbeing is the heartbeat of school life. Every pupil is known and valued as an individual, and their wellbeing and happiness guide everything we do. We work closely with families to nurture confidence and support the transition to senior school at 11+ or 13+. Our pupils now have the opportunity to continue their journey within the wider Thomas’s community, progressing to our senior school, Thomas’s College, which offers a pathway to 18, while others move on to leading day and boarding schools across the UK, often achieving scholarships and awards along the way. Whatever their path, pupils leave Clapham as compassionate, capable young people, confident, curious and ready to contribute to the world beyond.
The staffroom feels like a family, supportive, collaborative and united by a shared pride in helping every pupil, and one another, to flourish. It is a place where ideas are exchanged freely, professional growth is celebrated and innovation is encouraged, reflecting the spirit and values that define Thomas’s.
If you are inspired by a school that combines high ambition with genuine warmth, where creativity and community go hand in hand, and every day brings new opportunities to make a difference, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The very best of luck with your application.
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