At Highwood Copse we believe that children come first and we aim to provide the best academic, creative, spiritual, emotional education possible striving for excellence in all that we do. We are looking for an exceptional Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team at Highwood Copse Primary School

The successful candidate for this post will work with teachers to raise the learning and attainment of students. You will provide support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement. You will cover lessons in the absence of teachers when required.

If successful, you can look forward to exceptional professional development opportunities — within the MAT and beyond — that will be tailored to your particular interests and aspirations. What’s more, you’ll enjoy supporting very well-behaved children with supportive families

We offer a great range of benefits including a forward-thinking Employee Assistance Programme, Medicash Plan, Wider Wallet benefits hub, cycle-to-work and Eyecare Vouchers scheme.

For an application form, please visit our website www.highwoodcopse.co.uk.

Closing date: Noon, Monday 17 November 2025.

Completed application forms need to be returned to Allison Worley, Human Resources Manager at aworley@thameslearningtrust.co.uk

Applications will not be considered without a completed application form and will be considered on receipt. We reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the deadline.

If you have any questions please contact Allison Worley, Human Resources Manager, for and on behalf of The Thames Learning Trust on 07841 921958 or aworley@thameslearningtrust.co.uk

Thames Learning Trust is committed to adhering to the DFE guidance "Keeping Children Safer Education". It is the individual's responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in the school. Satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance & social media check is required for this post. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are required to comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy at all times.