Thank you for showing interest in our advert.

Due to the promotion of a member of our team, we are looking to appoint a full or part time Learning Support Assistant who has the desire to promote a love of learning and the belief that every child will succeed. At Thomas Harding Junior School, you will be part of an amazing team, who are determined to enable every child to succeed and put the children at the heart of everything they do. 

Every member of our team shares a commitment to building the aspiration, growth mindset and moral character of our pupils. We innovate and adapt to meet the changing needs of the curriculum, community and most importantly – our pupils. As a result, our children do very well, they have very positive attitudes to learning, high standards of behaviour and excellent attainment across the curriculum. 

'Staff have high expectations for what pupils can achieve. This is an energising place to be. Pupils do well because of a carefully constructed curriculum underpinned by the school’s values of aspiration, success, pride, integrity, resilience, and equality. The school’s values are truly lived by everyone day to day.  

Pupils are at the heart of everything staff do. Leaders make sure that every child is valued. Consequently, pupils are proud of their school, and they thrive.   

We are also committed to staff wellbeing and staff development. Leaders at all levels are highly effective and believe that their staff are the vital resource.  A strong team ethos shines through this school.’ (Ofsted November 2021) 

Do you believe in our vision, and in the fundamental belief that all children can achieve highly, regardless of their starting point? If so – I warmly urge you to apply to teach at our school. Please see the attached documents for full details.  

Visits to the school are very welcome and encouraged - please contact the school office (01494 782211/email office@tha.odbst.org) to arrange an appointment.  

If you require any additional information or have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the school. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Thomas Harding School is part of the Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust (ODBST)

ODBST family consists of 13 primary schools across Buckinghamshire, and we are delighted you are considering joining our school for the next step in your career. Being part of a Trust, makes you part of the family and this comes with many opportunities from CPD training and networking to in-house support and career development.

We are committed to our staff and offer benefits which include:

·         Employee Assistance Programme with Schools Advisory Service  - Through this programme, staff can access a wide range of support including a GP service, menopause support, counselling and mindfulness, chronic illness support, physiotherapy, fitness services and so much more!

• Free flu vaccination vouchers
• Free eye test for computer users
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Pension Schemes for both Teaching and Support staff
• Extensive CPD, Coaching, Apprenticeships and Mentoring opportunities in-house and external.
• Full commitment to sustainable ways of working, green energy and reducing our Trust emissions to reach net zero by 2035.

Finally, by being part of ODBST, you are becoming part of and impacting children’s futures, and we look forward to welcoming you to the team.

Thomas Harding school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check.  The ODBST is an Equal Opportunities employer. 

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 because it is a post which involves working directly with children or young people and the applicant is required to declare any criminal convictions (or cautions or bind-overs) including those which are “spent”.  The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013, 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you’re ready to inspire and support young learners in their first steps of education, we’d love to hear from you!