TA (Teaching Assistant)

Contact Information

Islamia Primary School
129 Salusbury Road
London NW6 6PE
Telephone: 020 7372 2532

Salary and Hours

Scale 3 (pro rata/term time/44.6 weeks)
Full time (8.15am - 4.15pm)

Closing Date: 12th June 2026 @ 12.00pm

Mission Statement

To strive to provide the best education in a secure Islamic environment through the application of the Qur’an and Sunnah.

School Overview

Islamia Primary School is a highly successful two form, faith-based voluntary-aided school situated in North West London. We are a consistently ‘Good’ school aspiring to be nothing short of excellent in all aspects of school life and we work hard to nurture and produce a generation of young people who contribute positively to the wider community. We are on a journey to become an ‘Outstanding’ school and are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our highly dedicated team. The prospective candidate should be an ambitious, energetic and outstanding primary practitioner with excellent knowledge and understanding of SEN children and their needs.

Benefits

• A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
• Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
• A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
• Excellent support from the Governing Body, staff and parents
• An excellent opportunity for professional and career development

Job Role and Key Responsibilities

Job Purpose: To carry out work, care and/or support programmes for pupils, under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff. To enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of Islamia Primary School.

Principal Accountabilities And Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide support and assistance to individuals and groups of pupils including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities and teaching programmes for individuals and groups of pupils, including local and national learning strategies such as literacy, numeracy, early years, KS3.
• Adjust learning activities and teaching programmes to take account of pupil needs and responses.
• Use appropriate strategies and approaches to support and assist pupils to achieve learning goals.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to their individual needs.
• Assist with planning of learning activities.
• Monitor and record pupils’ progress, achievements and responses in respect of all learning activities and teaching programmes.
• Provide detailed feedback to the teacher on pupil progress, achievements, and problems, and under guidance of the teacher provide feedback to pupils on their progress and achievements.
• Create and maintain an orderly and supportive environment for pupils and teachers, and assist with the display of pupils’ work.
• Prepare, maintain and use equipment and resources, including information and communication technology (ICT), for use in relevant learning activities and teaching programmes.
• Administer routine tests, invigilate exams, and undertake marking of pupils’ work.
• Provide a range of clerical and administrative support to teaching staff.
• Promote positive pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance, and encourage self-esteem and independence, of all pupils.
• Assist with supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime.
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on trips and school activities as required.
• Participate in training and development activities and programmes, and attend and participate in meetings, as required.
• Establish and develop constructive relationships with parents/carers, and appreciate and support other professionals.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures, and report all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Undertake these duties within agreed departmental service/school objectives, policies and procedures.

The Person

• Committed to working with children including children with special and additional needs.
• Has previous experience in working in schools and as part of a team.
• Has good interpersonal skills and the ability to support colleagues.
• Can work strategically with staff and leadership teams.
• Respectful of the school’s ethos.
• Can be a positive role model.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Punctual.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, please email apply@islamia.brent.sch.uk. All applicants will be asked for an enhanced DBS check, and references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview. Application Forms are available online: https://islamia.brent.sch.uk/our-school/our-vacancies.

Brent Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check, social media and all other necessary safeguarding checks as standard.