Teaching Assistant
City of London Academy Islington
Islington
- £28,369 - £29,617 per year
- New
- Salary:
- NJC Scale 4, points 8 - 11 (Inner London)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 29 September 2025
Job overview
Post: Teaching Assistant
Accountable to: SENCO
Grade / Range: NJC Scale 4, Points 8 – 11 (Inner London)
Salary: £28,369 – £29,617 per annum (FTE £32,442 - £33,870 per annum)
Working pattern: Full-time – 35 hours per week
Term-time only (39 weeks)
Monday to Friday, 8.15 am to 4.15 pm
On rare occasions, will be managed in consultation with line manager to enable attendance at out of hours meetings/home visits if caseload and related safeguarding necessitates.
Contract: Permanent
Location: City of London Academy Islington
Disclosure level: Enhanced
Main Purpose
Key Accountabilities
· To provide communication support to enable full access to the curriculum and any extra curricula activities e.g. lessons, assemblies, parents’ evenings, reviews and visits
· To work with individuals and groups of students in class with additional needs under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO
· To help plan, organise and deliver learning activities for students being supported, both in the classroom and in withdrawal interventions
· To provide support in a manner which facilitates the child’s cognitive development by removing barriers to learning
· To ensure the physical welfare of students and assist students with their physical needs as appropriate and agreed, e.g. assisting with lifting moving and handling, intimate care
· To clarify, modify and adapt materials to an appropriate level according to need
· Under the guidance of the SENCO, contribute to setting individual targets and to the review of those targets. Attend and contribute to meetings to review students' progress, and contribute to written reports
· To monitor the progress of identified students, keep written records consistent with Academy systems and provide the teacher with feedback on students’ progress in relation to provision
· To provide support for students' emotional and social development by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour and dealing with disruption as agreed in the Academy's Behaviour Policy. Contribute to programmes of support for identified students
· To liaise with professionals and external agencies where necessary under the direction of the SENCO
· To assist in the production of appropriate teaching materials
· To contribute to the target setting and review process and support pupils in meeting specific targets of their SEN plan.
· To maintain, monitor and promote the optimum use of specialist equipment in all settings
· To liaise with staff, parents and relevant professionals
· To undertake relevant training as part of continuing professional development
· Attend all staff meetings and supervision sessions
· To maintain appropriate records of work and progress
· To promote the pupil’s inclusion within the school
· To promote the pupil’s independence skills in communication, learning and social skills
Other
Safeguarding Children
English Duty
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About City of London Academy Islington
City of London Academy Islington is a dynamic and ambitious school that serves a truly diverse student body in the heart of Islington, minutes away from Essex Road, Upper Street and Angel. As a mixed, non-selective, and non-denominational secondary school and sixth form, we focus on delivering an exceptional education aimed at improving the life chances of our students. Our sixth form consortium arrangement with City of London Academy Highbury Grove allows staff to teach A level and vocational courses to students from both schools.
The academy's mission centres around academic excellence, underpinned by our core values of respect, responsibility, and integrity. Alongside a strong academic foundation, we have a comprehensive character curriculum and tutor programme, and also offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including clubs, trips, and visits. This reflects our commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience to all our students.
In our academy, we expect students to work hard and to show dedication and commitment to their education. There are clear boundaries and rules which students must adhere to at all times. They must exhibit exemplary character and conduct and demonstrate respect, kindness and politeness towards each other and the adults. In return, we provide them with an excellent education both in terms of examination success and personal development helping them develop the skills and values they will need to be successful in later life.
We are part of the City of London Academies Trust, where we believe strongly in the transformational nature of education operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage. We understand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our students, so we are unashamedly academic and unapologetically results driven. Each of our schools adopt a ‘warm/strict’ approach, combining high expectations with care and support. Our level of care means we never compromise on standards or expectations, ensuring that no student’s background becomes a reason for lowering the bar. Our schools maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms that instil strong habits. As a result, our schools provide an environment where our teachers can teach, and students can learn without disruption. We take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environment and we work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture.
We combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We look for ambitious and culturally aligned staff who are enthusiastic, hardworking, conscientious and energetic individuals. Our people want to work with students to ensure that, regardless of their background and circumstances, they will achieve to the best of their ability. In return, we offer a calm, orderly and respectful environment. We also offer a range of staff benefits and development opportunities which support your professional and career development. You will be able to learn from some of the best and most able practitioners in the country. There is a far-reaching commitment to ensuring that all our staff are given the access to excellent development and induction programmes.
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