Learning Associate - Pedagogic

John Ball Primary School, London, SE3 0TP

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  23 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 35 hours a week, term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 22 July 2027
• Full-time equivalent salary: Scale 5 - £34,863 to £35,892 (full-time equivalent)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a higher level teaching assistant who:

• Is hard working and an intuitive team player
• Has high expectations of themselves and the children
• Has the ability and determination to inspire and motivate children to achieve their best
• Wants to contribute to the school as a whole

What the school offers its staff

As a member of our staff you can expect:

• Brilliant children – enthusiastic and able, with excellent attitudes to learning
• Strong leadership; a school that is well organised and managed
• A fantastic staff; supportive and friendly.
• Continuing Professional Development
• Excellent resources

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Plan, prepare, deliver, assess, report and mark learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes under an agreed system of supervision. Responsible for the management and development of a specialist area within the school where required.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

• Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils' learning
• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
• Develop and implement IEPs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
• Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
• Encourage pupils to interact and work cooperatively with others and engage all pupils in activities
• Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.

SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS

• Organise and manage appropriate learning environment and resources
• Use teaching and learning objectives to plan challenging teaching and learning objectives and to evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate within agreed systems of supervision
• Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies against predetermined learning objectives
• Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence
• Be responsible for recording progress and achievement in lessons/activities systematically and providing evidence of range and level of progress and attainment
• Establish a clear framework for discipline in line with established policy, anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting self control and independence
• Supporting the role of parents in pupils' learning and contribute to/lead meetings with parents to provide constructive feedback on pupil progress/achievement etc.
• Administer and assess/mark tests and invigilate exams/tests
• Production of lesson plans, worksheet, plans etc.

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

• Deliver learning activities to pupils within agreed system of supervision, adjusting activities according to pupil response/needs
• Deliver literacy and numeracy programmes and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of literacy and numeracy skills
• Use ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use
• Select and prepare resources necessary to lead learning activities, taking account of pupils' interests and language and cultural backgrounds
• Advise on appropriate deployment and use of specialist aid/resources/equipment

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

• Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and data protection, reporting concerns to an appropriate person
• Be aware of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school/work and to keep confidences as appropriate
• Be aware of and support diversity and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils
• Take the initiative to develop appropriate multi-agency approaches to supporting pupils
• Lead for whole school in specialist area and share expertise and skills with others
• Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
• Be responsible for the provision of out of school learning activities within guidelines established by the school
• Contribute to the identification and execution of appropriate out of school learning activities which consolidate and extend work carried out in class

EQUALITIES

Ensure implementation and promotion in employment and service delivery of the Council's equal opportunities policies and statutory responsibilities.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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About John Ball Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 655 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: John Ball Primary School website
• Email address: hr@johnball.lewisham.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-ball-primary-school

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