TA (Teaching Assistant)

Name of Head
Teacher: Mr Alim Shaikh 

Salary: Scale 3
(pro rata/term time/44.6w weeks) 

Hours: Full time
(8.15am -4.15pm) 

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

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. 

We offer: 

• 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 

If you feel you have the
enthusiasm and commitment to contribute to the ongoing development of this
successful, friendly, and supportive school, we would like to hear from you. 

If you are interested in this
role, please email. 

Job Role and Key
Responsibilities: 

Job Purpose: 

(Summary of the overall purpose of
the job) 

• 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

• 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.(Examples could include providing support to children with health
  care plans, Intimate care, Enteral feeding, Manual handling etc.)


• 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 a 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, and
  assist in the development of pupils’ competence and independence in their
  use.


• Administer routine tests,
  invigilate exams, and undertake marking of pupils’ work.


• Provide a range of clerical and
  administrative support to teaching staff, including photocopying,
  word-processing, filing, collecting money, and administering
  coursework.


• Promote positive pupil behaviour,
  dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in accordance with the school’s
  policies and procedures, and encourage pupils to take personal responsibility
  for their behaviour.


• 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
  lunchtimes.


• Accompany teaching staff and
  pupils on trips and school activities as required and take responsibility for a
  group under the general supervision of the teacher.


• 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, in
  respect of:
  
  
  
  
  • child protection,
  
  
  • health, safety and
    security,
  
  
  • confidentiality, and
  
  
  • data protection.
  
  
  
  


• Ensure all pupils have equal
  access to opportunities to learn and develop.


• Undertake these duties within
  agreed departmental service/school objectives, policies and procedures and
  promote the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy.

The duties above are
neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the postholder may be required by the
SENCo/SLT or Head Teacher to carry out appropriate duties within context of the
job, skills and grade. 

The Person: 

We are looking for
someone who: 

• 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 via the button below.

All applicants will be asked for:

• An enhanced DBS check.


• References will be sought on
  shortlisted candidates before the interview. 

Closing Date:
12th June 2026@ 12.00pm.

Interview
Date: TBC.

Start
Date: Immediate/September 2026. 

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.