Assistant Teacher

Thomson House School, part of the Wandle Learning Trust, has an Assistant Teacher post of 185 days a year in term time. The role supports class teachers in delivering the curriculum and helps pupils academically and socially, including leading playtime games. It is a five-day post from 8am to 4pm with six INSET days, suited to someone with some primary-age experience.

Visa sponsorship is not available and the start date is 9 November 2026.

• Support class teachers in delivering the curriculum
• Help pupils with academic work and socially, including at break times
• Work as part of a teaching team delivering challenging and creative lessons
• Support pupils to learn as directed by the class teacher and senior leaders
• Lead games activities for pupils at playtime
• Take some responsibility for individual pupils and groups of pupils
• Follow best practice in safeguarding and pastoral care
• Take part in all aspects of school life
• Attend six INSET days a year

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade C or above, or equivalent

• Some experience of children of primary school age

• Energy, resourcefulness and initiative
• Positive relations with children and able to act as a role model

• Enhanced DBS check
• Children's Barred List check

• Dedicated, reliable and committed to the school's ethos
• Keen to get involved in all aspects of school life