Special Needs Learning Support Assistant

Islamia Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Islamia Primary School in Greater London is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support pupils and assist teachers across learning activities. The role involves supervising groups, supporting children with special needs, and helping with planning and resources to enable access to learning.

We value strong interpersonal and communication skills, reliability, and the ability to work collaboratively within a school team.

Qualifications

• Experience in working in schools and as part of a team.
• Committed to working with children including those with special and additional needs.
• Good communications and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and delivering learning activities for individuals and groups.
• Supervise and support pupils, including those with special needs, to ensure safety and access to learning.
• Prepare, maintain and use equipment and ICT for learning activities.
• Provide feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behavior.
• Support administrative tasks such as photocopying, filing and coursework administration.
• Assist with supervision of pupils before/after school and on school trips.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Multitasking

Punctuality

Tools

ICT basics

Job description

Islamia Primary School in Greater London is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support pupils and assist teachers across learning activities. The role involves supervising groups, supporting children with special needs, and helping with planning and resources to enable access to learning.

We value strong interpersonal and communication skills, reliability, and the ability to work collaboratively within a school team.