Streatham & Clapham High School (SCHS) seeks to appoint an outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support department for a fixed period of maternity cover.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic, forward-thinking and child-centred Learning Support team and play a key role providing specialist support, predominantly to Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils. Responsibilities will include in class assistance and leading small group sessions focused on numeracy, mathematics and general organisation and study skills.
Intervention sessions reinforce and consolidate key skills, focusing on improving student access to the curriculum and supporting individual learning needs. We have a small number of students with dyscalculia who need more significant levels of support.
The role requires liaison with class teachers to identify gaps in knowledge and the planning and delivery of personalised sessions in our Learning Support room. Progress and interventions are reviewed every half term. The role also includes providing general administrative support within the department.
Ideally, you’ll have prior experience of supporting pupils in a senior school setting, along with a calm, empathetic manner and a strong commitment to inclusive education. However, the role would also be well suited to a graduate seeking valuable experience before pursuing a career in teaching.
About Streatham & Clapham High School
Streatham & Clapham High School is a vibrant, exciting and fulfilling place in which to work. The School is characterised by a warm, welcoming and supportive atmosphere. New colleagues are supported through a personalised induction programme.
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
Competitive salaries and pay progression
Access to extensive professional development opportunities
Training grants for qualifications
Generous pension schemes
Free life assurance benefit
A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
Free lunches for all staff during term time
Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
A Cycle to Work scheme
Good transport links
Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Applications should be received no later than midday, 3 November 2025.
Interviews will take place shortly thereafter, though the school reserves the right to appoint an exceptional candidate at any stage of the application process.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
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42 Abbotswood Road, Streatham Hill, London, SW16 1AW
Closing Date: 03 November 2025
