Teaching Assistant

ARK SCHOOLS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Greater London is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils, parents, and teachers in a positive learning environment. This role is vital in helping children achieve academic progress and ensuring every student receives quality education, irrespective of their background. The successful candidate will enjoy benefits like competitive salaries, extensive training days, and contributions to a diverse community within the school. Join us in fostering a culture of togetherness and inclusion.

Benefits

Salaries 2.5% higher than the 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

Responsibilities

• Support pupils, parents, and teachers in a learning environment.
• Help children make good academic progress.
• Contribute to creating a supportive learning atmosphere.

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.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact [e-mail] or 020 3110 0717

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 https://arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.

About Us

We are a mixed, non‑denominational, two‑form entry primary school for local children in Acton. We offer an inclusive and inspiring education in a community school with the highest possible aspirations for our pupils. We place great emphasis on supporting our pupils to reach their full potential and beyond, to develop and grow to become well‑rounded and conscientious citizens of the world that offer a positive contribution to society. We had a highly successful first year and were graded outstanding by Ofsted (June 2015).

Our mission “to ensure that all children can attend university or pursue a career of their choice” is incredibly important and something that we keep at the forefront of our minds every day, through our academy values of ‘Explore, Endeavour and Excel’. By the end of their time at Ark Priory, we expect all children to possess the characteristics highlighted in our ‘Ark Priory child’.

Pupils are proud to be Ark Priory pupils and reflect the positive and respectful school culture in which all staff know and care about our pupils. We celebrate togetherness and what makes us part of our unique Ark Priory community, as well as valuing and nurturing differences; in our school bullying, harassment and violence are never tolerated.

Joining Ark Priory Primary Academy is an exciting opportunity to work in an outstanding setting which offers lots of potential and opportunity to embark on a rewarding career path.

Visit arkpriory.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 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 upon 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 ongoing 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.