Primary Teaching Assistant

ARK SCHOOLS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Greater London seeks an enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant to provide outstanding support to individuals and groups of students. You will be part of a dedicated team ensuring children thrive and make excellent academic progress. Ideal candidates will have experience working with primary age students and be committed to fostering a positive learning atmosphere. This role offers a great opportunity for those looking to launch their teaching careers.

Benefits

Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale

Twice as many training days as standard

Generous pension scheme

Access to Ark rewards

Interest-free loans up to £5,000

Gym discounts up to 40%

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience with children of Primary age is desired.
• Prior experience as a Teaching Assistant is beneficial.
• Ability to support students with Special Educational Needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding support to individuals and groups of students.
• Maintain a supportive and nurturing learning environment.
• Collaborate with a motivated team to instill a passion for learning.

Skills

Establishing successful learning relationships with students

Classroom organisation and management

Experience working with students with SEND

Supporting curriculum planning and delivery

High levels of ambition and optimism

Proven track record of raising attainment

Team player

Commitment to high expectations and no excuses

Enthusiasm for making a difference

Education

Prior experience working with children or relevant degree

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant to deliver outstanding support to both individuals and groups of students. To help the school maintain a supportive and nurturing learning environment in which children make outstanding academic progress. You will join a highly motivated team, committed to a creative and stimulating approach to teaching and learning, and to instilling in our students, a passion for learning.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of establishing successful learning relationships with a variety of students of a Primary age
• Experience of the role of a TA, in particular classroom organisation and management
• Experience of working with students with SEND
• Experience of supporting the planning and delivery of the curriculum and supporting differentiation for the individual needs of students
• Demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism regarding what the academy and its students can achieve
• Demonstrate evidence of raising attainment and developing excellence
• Be a committed team player
• Be committed to Ark’s ethos of high expectations and no excuses
• Have the resolve and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of students.

This role would be suitable either for a candidate who has prior experience working with children or for a graduate who is looking to begin a career in teaching.

To apply

For further information on this brilliant opportunity as well as the fantastic benefits available, please see the job description and person specification below.

If you would like to have an informal discussion with the Principal about the role, or have technical questions about the application process, please contact his Executive Assistant and HR Lead, Sam Jones at [e-mail]. We look forward to receiving your application.

Benefits:

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• 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 arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/

About Us

Isaac Newton Academy is a non‑denominational, non‑selective school, welcoming students of all backgrounds from the local community. We opened in 2012 with our inaugural cohort of 180 year 7 students. Isaac Newton Academy is an all-through school with students from Reception to Year 13. Our mission is – striving together to be pioneers whose legacy makes a positive difference for our world.

The school was founded on the belief that all students can make dramatic progress within the right environment. Students, teachers, staff and parents are committed to making Isaac Newton a vibrant and inclusive learning community in which everyone can succeed.

We offer a rich curriculum emphasising core academic subjects, whilst providing the facilities, time and specialist staff to ensure students develop across a range of subjects. Music is at the heart of our school, with every student learning an instrument and all secondary students having the chance to be part of our Big Band ensembles.

Our school won Secondary School of the Year in the 2018 Shine a Light Awards for its commitment to developing students’ communication skills and was shortlisted for Secondary School of the Year in the 2018 TES Awards. Our Music Department were recently shortlisted for Excellence in Creative Arts at the TES School Awards 2023.

Visit isaacnewtonacademy.org/jobs to learn more about us.

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 on thislink.

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 on the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click thislink.

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.