Higher Learning Teaching Assistant

Paxton Academy Sports And Science, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Required as soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,700.00 - £31,600.00 Annually (FTE) Scale 4, Point 7-10 ( Actual Salary) £26,366 p.a Term time only (39 weeks per year), 36 hours pw

Higher Learning Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking a HLTA (or equivalent standard or experience) to compliment the professional work of our teachers and in the delivery of our Curriculum. This role will involve preparation and delivery of learning activities for small groups, and whole class. You will also be required to provide some cover supervision. The position will play an integral role in the behaviour, communication, social and emotional development of children and actively assist our teachers through delivering high quality lessons for our children.

We are seeking a dynamic individual, who will continue to inspire and motivate our staff and support and encourage our pupils to make excellent progress, whatever their starting point or situation. The successful candidate will demonstrate vision, resilience and empathy.

We are part of Wandle Learning Trust, the only Trust to have been accredited by the

Department for Education to run an English, Maths and Teaching School Hub. The Trust has also successfully created and received DFE Validation for the phonics programme Little

Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised, which is being used to teach children to learn and love to read

in more than 4,500 schools in England and internationally. In February 2023 Paxton became the 12th school to be awarded Champion school status, modelling exemplary practice and to provide information and support for Little Wandle members with the successful implementation of

the programme.

Our stunning purpose-built new building is situated in the heart of our community and features fantastic indoor and outdoor PE and games spaces, as well as modern music and science classrooms. Following feedback from pupils, we have transformed our Early Years play space, created reading areas, quiet spaces and an outdoor sensory area. More recently we have just created two new Sensory Zones to provide a safe learning space for children with SEND and those with additional needs. These developments provide the space to ignite the children’s curiosity, capture their imagination and provide all learners with the opportunity to excel.

You can see the building for yourself by viewing our video Explore Paxton Academy! - YouTube. You are also welcome to arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 020 8683 2308.

To find out more about working for us please visit our website http://wandlelearningtrust.org.uk/work-with-us.

Interviews are being undertaken on a rolling basis. Therefore, we welcome applications as soon as possible.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The Wandle Learning Trust values the diversity of our students and is proud to inspire them through representative teaching and support staff. We aim to select all staff on merit, irrespective of race, sex, disability, age, gender reassignment, sexuality or other protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

The Academy welcomes applications from disabled candidates. If you have a disability, please indicate any adjustments we might make when applying in order to ensure that the shortlisting process is fair and meets your needs.

CVs are not accepted.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Paxton Academy Sports And Science

• School type: Free School, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 275 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Paxton Academy Sports And Science website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/paxton-academy-sports-and-science

Paxton Academy is a thriving primary school in Thornton Heath. Pupils leave us equipped with a firm grasp of key basic skills, a broad knowledge base and personal interests, shared moral values, excellent communication skills and the tools to be successful in secondary school and beyond.
In all subjects the knowledge and skills are closely focused on developing the children in ways which will equip them for lifelong learning. At Paxton pupils know that no matter your age or where you live we can all make a positive impact – whether that’s through volunteering, fundraising or raising awareness for causes that matter

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