Learning Support Assistant/playleader

Wolfson Hillel Primary School, London, N14 4LG

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  12 January 2026

• Closing date

  5 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,221.00 - £29,025.00 Annually (FTE)

Learning Support Assistant/playleader job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, nurturing and passionate teaching assistant to join our outstanding school. The Teaching Assistant/playleader will put the wellbeing and progress of children at the centre of everything they do and inspire and support our students in reaching their full potential. They will have some understanding of the national curriculum, special educational needs and child development.

Hours: 8:00- 3:30 (with the potential for extended hours)

Contract type: Fixed Term

Reporting to: SENCO / Phase Leader

Vacant from: For more information, please contact Mrs Angela Bass, PA to the Headteacher, on (020) 8882-6487 or by email on Angela.bass@whjps.jcat.co.uk.

Main purpose

The TA will:

Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils

Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion

Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement

Support children with SEN on a 1-1 basis within the classroom setting, throughout the day including lunch breaks.

Supervise children (outside/ inside) and support them to develop play during break times and lunch times

Run a club as part of our enrichment programme

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching and learning

Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities

Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning

Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures

Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment

Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher

Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable

Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning

Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher

Planning

Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role

Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available

Prepare the classroom for lessons

Plan how they will support the inclusion of pupils in the learning activities

Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals

Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher

Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision

Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers

With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress, or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with

Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers

Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school

Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Health and safety

Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our school’s child protection policy

Look after children who are upset or have had accidents.Deliver first aid to respond to minor incidents and refer any major incidents to a qualified first aider

Record details of incidents in line with the school’s reporting procedures

Professional development

Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness

Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school

Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures

Other areas of responsibility

Safeguarding

Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies

Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

Supervise pupils in in the lunch area, playground and classrooms (for wet play)

Encourage pupils to eat their lunch and monitor those who don’t, reporting any concerns to the class teacher

Monitor pupils that aren’t engaging in play and feed back any concerns to class teachers

Lead engaging enrichment activities

The TA will be required to follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.

Please note, this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the TA / HLTA will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.

Our school is committed to the safeguarding of children so all appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Our school is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity.

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.

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

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 Wolfson Hillel Primary School

• School type: Academy, Jewish, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 465 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wolfson Hillel Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wolfson-hillel-primary-school-london

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