Required for: 3rd November 2025
Fixed Term Maternity Cover.
Little London Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Higher-Level Teaching Assistant in the Early years foundation stage (EYFS). This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy. The successful applicant will be expected to support the professional work of teachers' by overseeing agreed learning activities within a predetermined supervision structure. These activities could be for individuals, small groups, or, on occasion, whole classes (for example, during PPA cover).
Potential Applicants Should Have
* Higher Level Teaching Assistant status (or equivalent minimum Level 4 qualification).
* A solid understanding of the national curriculum and/or foundation stage, with experience of implementing relevant learning programmes and strategies.
* Previous experience supporting children within the appropriate age range in an educational setting.
What We Offer You
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
* Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
* A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
* Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
* £2k Cycle to work scheme.
About Us
Little London Academy formally joined The GORSE Academies Trust in February 2024. We are really proud of our Academy and the community we serve. Ours is a happy school in which our pupils are encouraged to become considerate and responsible members of society. Above all, we want our pupils to enjoy their days at school and to know the joys of learning, perseverance and challenge.
We want our parents, carers and employees to trust us as we work together to make sure every child has the opportunity to achieve their potential – because every child matters. We value the religions, traditions and backgrounds of all our pupils and are proud to have over 70 languages spoken in our school.
If you would like to know more about our academy, please visit our website at Little London Academy.
How To Apply
If you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form from this page, request them by email at or call us on
Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy.
CVs are not accepted.