Part-Time Teaching Assistant

Ark; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher pay scale

CPD & training

Generous pension

Ark rewards

Interest-free loans

Gym discounts

EAP support

Job summary

Ark Ayrton Primary in Portsmouth seeks a Teaching Assistant to support pupils, parents and teachers, helping create a nurturing learning environment where children achieve steady academic progress. The role contributes to Ark Ayrton’s ethos of high expectations and inclusive education.

The ideal candidate demonstrates calm, caring behavior, and a passion for every pupil’s potential, with ability to implement effective learning strategies and routines that enhance engagement and progress.

Qualifications

• Experience establishing successful learning relationships with a variety of pupils.
• Helpful, positive, calm and caring nature.
• Genuine passion and belief in the potential of every pupil.
• Ability to understand and implement strategies to improve learning and enjoyment.
• Ability to help establish routines for good behaviour management.
• Commitment to Ark Ayrton’s ethos of high expectation.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils, parents and teachers to establish a supportive learning environment where children make good academic progress.

Skills

Relationship-building

Calm demeanor

Positive attitude

Student motivation

Behaviour management

Commitment to high expectations

Job description

About The Role

As a Teaching Assistant you will support pupils, parents, and teachers, to establish a supportive learning environment in which children make good academic progress. You will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life.

Our ideal candidate

• Have experience of establishing successful learning relationships with a variety of pupils
• Have a helpful, positive, calm and caring nature
• Have genuine passion and belief in the potential of every pupil
• Be able to understand and implement particular strategies and methods to help pupils to improve their learning and enjoyment of learning
• Be able to help implement the necessary routines and patterns to establish good behaviour management within the school
• Be committed to Ark Ayrton’s ethos of high expectation

If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for any questions, please call 023 9282 4828 or email Lauren Boxall [e-mail].

Benefits

• Support and challenge to develop you further
• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard and comprehensive CPD.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest‑free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at https://arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.

About Us

Ark Ayrton are a two form entry primary school and nursery, situated in the heart of Portsmouth, close to the sea. We have high expectations of our children and for our children of what they can achieve. Our priorities are to ensure all children are here, safe, happy and learning well at all times.

This means we also have high expectations of ourselves, our parents and carers and the other people who work with us in improving outcomes for our children. We work closely with our partners and challenge each other openly and honestly to be sure we never lose sight of the vision and the job to be done in achieving excellence for all.

We have a strong and dedicated staff team at Ayrton - all ready to provide the best education and environment for the children to thrive in every day. We have a bespoke ‘Horizons’ Curriculum, written by us for our children and we are passionate and relentless in ensuring that there is something for everyone ay Ark Ayrton.

Visit arkayrtonprimary.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.

Diversity and inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click here.

Safeguarding statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click here.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.