Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant

Islington Council; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in London is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant to join their dynamic team. The role involves supporting teaching and learning for students, especially those with additional educational needs. The school offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development. Candidates should have experience in managing classroom behavior and working collaboratively with staff to enhance pupil learning outcomes.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Opportunities for CPD

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in mainstream primary or SEN setting.
• Ability to support pupils with additional educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching provision and pupils' learning.
• Organise classroom activities and prepare resources.
• Provide feedback on pupil progress.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Team Collaboration

Initiative

Job description

About The Role

Learning Support Assistant-Ambler Primary School

Contract:	33.5 hours per week, permanent, term-time
Salary Grade:	Scale 4
Actual Salary:	£26,081 - £27,228 per annum
Required for:	September 2025 (or sooner for the right candidate)

We are looking to appoint Learning Support Assistants with strong experience who have the passion and commitment to contribute to an enthusiastic and dynamic team, where the quality of teaching is excellent.

We are looking for candidates who can:

• Demonstrate successful experience in a mainstream primary or SEN setting, especially regarding the successful management of behaviour within a class setting.
• Work as part of the staff team at the direction of the SLT /Class Teachers to support teaching provision and pupils' learning.
• Under the guidance of the Class Teacher and SLT, to work with individuals and groups of pupils in class, including those pupils with additional educational needs, to help them to achieve to the best of their ability.
• Organise classroom activities, prepare planned resources and implement strategies for Teaching and Learning at the direction of Class Teachers, SLT and outreach teams.
• Observe pupils' performance, and using the systems in place in the school/class provide the teacher with feedback on pupil progress in relation to provision.
• Support children during before and after school activities under the direction of the extended day coordinator/SLT
• Embrace change and innovation positively.
• Work on your own initiative as well as part of the team.
• Drive the school ethos and are solution focused.
  

We can offer you:

• Fantastic children who strive to achieve their best.
• A supportive leadership team with good opportunities for CPD.
• A warm positive working environment where everyone is valued.
• An enthusiastic dynamic and talented management and staffteam.

At Ambler, we promote equality, challenge discrimination and recognise the positive value that comes from having a truly diverse workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who reflect the diverse community of our school.

To find out more about Ambler Primary School and Children’s Centre, visit:www.ambler.islington.sch.uk

To apply, complete an online application:www.jobs.islington.gov.uk

Closing date:Wednesday 21st May 2025, Midnight

Shortlisting:Thursday 22nd May 2025

Interviews:Thursday 5th June 2025

If you need any assistance, please email the school:[e-mail] reference: AMB2503.

Ambler is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Also, this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. An online search will be conducted on shortlisted candidates.