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 someone who has experience in supporting children in and out of the classroom under guidance from the SENCO and teaching staff. This position will be to effectively support teachers in class and have the ability to deliver interventions as directed in line with the needs of the students.

You will be required to have:

• Experience of working with children in a similar setting
• Confident in both literacy, numeracy skills with excellent communication and listening skills
• A willingness to learn new things and an open mind with children best interest at heart

In return for that commitment, we offer a collaborative culture of respect and mutual trust, within which learning support assistants are genuinely recognised and valued.

What’s more, we offer a great range of benefits including a forward-thinking Employee Assistance Programme, Medicash Plan, Wider Wallet benefits hub, cycle to work, Wider Fitness and Eyecare Vouchers scheme.

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

Closing date: Noon, Friday 24 April 2026

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 when received. We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

If you have any questions please contact Allison Worley, Human Resources Manager, for and 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 Safe in 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.