Overview
Thomas’s Battersea is seeking a kind and encouraging Learning Assistant to join our dynamic and forward-thinking prep school.
Thomas’s Battersea is a buzzing, happy school in the heart of London, alive with curiosity, creativity, and purpose. It is a place where children can be themselves, where their skills are noticed and nurtured, and where they are encouraged to aim high and enjoy their educational journey.
Our facilities match our ambition: light-filled classrooms, inspiring arts spaces, a vibrant playground, and excellent sport and outdoor learning provision. Exceptional staff bring expertise and spark to every lesson and activity, creating an atmosphere that is both purposeful and joyful. Professional development is a central priority, and our recognition as an Apple Distinguished School reflects our commitment to innovation in teaching and learning. The staffroom feels like a family – supportive, collaborative, and proud to celebrate one another’s success.
Academically, pupils are stretched and supported in equal measure, building the knowledge, skills and confidence to excel at their first-choice senior schools. Many secure scholarships and awards across disciplines. Beyond the classroom, a rich co-curricular programme helps children develop resilience, creativity, leadership and a strong sense of self.
The Role
The Role is to join our collaborative community as a Learning Assistant. We are looking for someone who can quickly generate vision, confidence and respect and who is capable of fostering highly positive working relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
* Thomas’s Battersea is seeking a kind and encouraging Learning Assistant to join our dynamic and forward-thinking prep school.
* This is a great opportunity for an innovative Learning Assistant to join our collaborative community.
* We are looking for someone who can quickly generate vision, confidence and respect and who is capable of fostering highly positive working relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
Requirements and Process
* The Recruitment Pack should be read alongside the information available on our website.
* Please note that referees will be contacted prior to the interview.
Contract Details
* Closing Date: Friday, 15th May 2026
* Interview Date: Week commencing 18th May 2026
* Start Date: September 2026
* Salary: Competitive salary and conditions are offered
* Contract: Full Time, Permanent
* Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
* Location: Thomas’s Battersea, 28-40 Battersea High St, London SW11 3JB
How to Apply
Thomas’s will only accept applications from candidates completing the relevant Application Form in full.
Please note that, given the large number of applications we receive for each post, only longlisted applicants will be contacted. For further details please go to the Thomas’s London Day Schools website or email batjoinourteam@thomas-s.co.uk.
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Thomas’s London Day Schools are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and work in accordance with our child protection policies and procedures. All posts are subject to screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the DBS service. The school will undertake online searches on shortlisted applicants and may require applicants to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. As an equal opportunities employer, Thomas’s is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. Thomas’s aspires to have a diverse and inclusive workspace and strongly encourages suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Group.
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